Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Caerphilly & surrounding, South Wales

Manufacturing & Production Environment

Full-Time | Permanent | Up to £40,000 + Shift Allowance + Benefits

Stafforce are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business, currently seeking a proactive and technically skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and keeping production running smoothly. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining factory machinery, minimising downtime, and supporting the day-to-day efficiency of the production line.

Role Overview:

You’ll be responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, and optimisation of factory equipment and automated machinery. You’ll also monitor product quality, troubleshoot faults, and ensure all work aligns with health & safety and production standards.

This is a 3-shift role (Days, Afternoons, Nights) with competitive pay and long-term progression for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out reactive, routine, and preventative maintenance on machinery and production equipment.
• Support the efficient operation of the PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) system.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify improvements or potential faults early.
• Set up, operate, and adjust machinery across automated lines and workstations.
• Perform minor mechanical and electrical repairs, escalating complex issues where needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Troubleshoot product or equipment issues and implement solutions to maintain uptime.
• Conduct product quality checks and respond to deviations in real-time.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment is safe, clean, and optimally maintained.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and maximise productivity.
• Provide incident and productivity reports as required.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Time-served engineer with a minimum HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance or production technician role.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word) for logging, reporting, and maintenance tracking.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work under pressure and make informed decisions.
• Driving licence preferred.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive Salary up to £40,000+ per year (depending on experience).
• 3-shift rotation:
  • Days: 6am–2pm
  • Afternoons: 2pm–10pm
  • Nights: 10pm–6am
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to join a well-established company with ongoing investment and growth.

Apply Now:

To be considered for this role, please submit your CV today. For more information or a confidential discussion, get in touch with the Stafforce team.

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