Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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 holidaysOption to buy additional leavePension: 5% employee / 10% employerPrivate healthcare (BUPA)On-site gymElectric 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 equipmentDiagnose faults and support breakdown repairsContribute to Root Cause Analysis and equipment reliability improvementsLead small mechanical improvement projects from concept to installationSupport continuous improvement of processes and equipmentWork with internal teams and manage external contractors when required What you need:Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experienceMinimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)Experience with Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, and Management of ChangeSAP Plant Maintenance experience desirableStrong problem-solving and teamwork skillsApply! If this role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Pertemps 07483 300 894….