Maintenance Technician

SmartPro • Merthyr Tydfil, WLS, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Job Description

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!