Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Company: Sigma Recruitment Limited
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Location: Newport
Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Why apply for this Mechanical Maintenance Technician role?

Days Monday‑Friday & no weekends. Are you tired of missing weekend activities and working unsociable night shifts? This position is Monday to Friday with flexibility to start between 7:00am‑9:00am and finish between 3:00pm‑5:00pm.

15% pension: The company will contribute 10% to your pension, in addition to your 5%.

Job security: The site is part of a global group that employs 7,500+ staff across 20 sites around the world.

Salary: £42,000–£46,500 (dependent on experience, inclusive of allowances for overtime and being part of the on‑call rota).

Generous benefits: Private medical cover, 25 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays.

What you will be doing

As the mechanical maintenance technician, you will work as part of a days‑based maintenance team with a focus on delivery of planned maintenance and project/upgrade work while also providing breakdown support as needed. You will form part of a call‑out rota being on call roughly 1 week in 12; however, call‑outs are quite rare due to the capabilities of the shift teams.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably a heavy, industrial setting.
  • Time‑served apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience of maintaining equipment such as pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026