Maintenance Technician

Smart Solutions are working with a global leader who are seeking a Maintenance Technician with an Mechanically Bias to join their team based in Merthyr. You will provide first line maintenance response to all breakdowns within the fastest possible time, minimising any a disturbance to operations.

Duties of the Maintenance Technician:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on site machinery and equipment, both proactively (e.g., Preventative Maintenance) and reactively (e.g., breakdowns).
• Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrade of mechanical equipment.
• Ensure safe working practices at all times, adhering to health and safety protocols, procedures, permits, and safety systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures, identifying root causes and communicating them to relevant teams.
• Collaborate effectively with the maintenance team and external contractors to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Handover any incomplete tasks at the end of each shift to ensure continuity.
• Assist with safety improvements and maintain compliance with company policies.
• Record all maintenance activities and refer to technical manuals, drawings, and records as needed.

Requirements of the Maintenance Technician:

• Educated to ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance Engineering.
• Maintenance technician experience in an industrial environment is essential.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and mechanical components.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively according to workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Full driving licence (due to business location)

Benefits of the role:

• An attractive starting salary of £32,000.00 dependent on experience + an additional standby allowance!!!
• A compressed nine-day fortnight – which means every other Friday off!
• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs.
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share.
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

If you are an experienced mechanical technician looking for a challenging role in a rewarding and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today!