Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Company: Pertemps Cardiff
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Location: Wales
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Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Newport, South WalesSalary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOEHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pmContract: Full-time, PermanentWhat’s in it for you:

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy additional leave
  • Pension: 5% employee / 10% employer
  • Private healthcare (BUPA)
  • On-site gym
  • Electric bike scheme

Role OverviewA great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing site in Newport. You’ll work within a multi-skilled engineering team, supporting a modern production facility supplying the global automotive sector.You’ll be responsible for planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement work, and responding to breakdowns in a safe and timely manner.Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
  • Diagnose faults and support breakdown repairs
  • Contribute to Root Cause Analysis and equipment reliability improvements
  • Lead small mechanical improvement projects from concept to installation
  • Support continuous improvement of processes and equipment
  • Work with internal teams and manage external contractors when required

What you need:

  • Mechanical engineering xwzovoh apprenticeship or equivalent experience
  • Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience with Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, and Management of Change
  • SAP Plant Maintenance experience desirable
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

Apply! If this role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Pertemps .

Posted: April 6th, 2026