Maintenance Technician in Newport
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We’re recruiting 13 Technicians and Engineers for a global high-tech manufacturer based in South Wales. These roles are part of a major expansion and offer long-term career development.
Whether you’re a hands-on technician, ex-Forces, a car mechanic with an engineering qualification, or a more experienced engineer from a cleanroom or regulated environment, we want to hear from you.
This is a cleanroom, modern facility with a strong focus on planned maintenance. You’ll be working on PC-based equipment (very little PLC work), supporting strip-downs, rebuilds, calibrations, and fault recovery. The bulk of the work is structured, repeatable, and procedure-driven.
Candidate Profile:
Formal engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ, HNC, etc.)
Ideally, a formal apprenticeship (can be from any background (e.g., car mechanic, military, etc.))
Electrical or mechanical – multi-skilled but not essential
Experience with pneumatics or vacuum systems is a bonus
We’re open to a wide range of backgrounds. If you’re qualified and keen to grow in a high-tech environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Details:
12-hour shifts: permanent days (7am–7pm) or nights (7pm–7am)
No rotation – fixed shift pattern
Shift allowance:
Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + alt Saturday: +30% shift allowance
Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + alt Saturday: +20% shift allowance
Nights: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday + alt Saturday: +50% shift allowance
Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + alt Saturday: +50% shift allowance
Employee Benefits:
Auto-enrolment pension: 4.5% employee / 4.5% employer (matched up to 7%)
Life assurance: 4x annual basic salary
Annual bonus scheme: 3% of base salary (subject to company performance)
Bupa private healthcare (single cover)
Annual leave: 192 hours + 8 bank holidays
Additional Perks:
Support for further education (up to PhD level)
On-site occupational nurse and employee assistance programme
Access to the Reward Gateway discount platform
Year-round wellbeing initiatives
On-site gym, canteen, and free parking
Working with a great manager and a clear growth plan, if you’re looking for a stable, well-paid role in a high-tech environment, this could be the one. Apply with an up-to-date CV for a confidential chat to discuss the details and your circumstances
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