We’re looking for a hands-on Production Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing team near Colwyn Bay. This is a development-focused role, ideal for someone with a practical mechanical background who enjoys working with tools, fixtures, and production equipment and is keen to progress into a full maintenance position.
In the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will be:
1. Preparing and kitting tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support daily production
2. Checking, assembling, and maintaining fixtures to ensure production readiness
3. Carrying out basic mechanical maintenance, repairs, and improvements
4. Supporting preventative and reactive maintenance activities
5. Diagnosing and assisting with mechanical faults alongside senior technicians
6. Working from technical drawings and work instructions
7. Supporting production and engineering teams to keep operations running smoothly
To be considered for the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will need:
8. A practical mechanical background within manufacturing or a workshop environment
9. Experience using hand tools, bench fitting, and mechanical assembly
10. Confidence working to close tolerances
11. An organised, proactive approach and the ability to work independently on shift
12. Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
13. Pride in quality, safety, and workmanship
14. A willingness to learn and develop technical maintenance skills
Desirable (but not essential):
15. Exposure to fixtures, tooling, or production equipment
16. Ability to read basic mechanical drawings
17. Basic workshop or machining experience
This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate following successful completion of the training period. The role operates on the PM shift, working Monday to Thursday 14:00–22:00 and Friday 13:30–21:00, although hours may vary slightly during the initial training phase. The hourly rate is £15.60 plus holiday pay, with an enhanced rate available upon successful completion of the 3-month training and probation period.