Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician 📍 Swansea 💰 £37,000 to £39,000 What You'll Do: You'll join a skilled maintenance team within a manufacturing environment, supporting the ongoing performance, safety and reliability of production equipment. The role is hands‑on and varied, covering planned and reactive maintenance on various machinery, as well as supporting new equipment installation and commissioning. You'll be involved in fault finding, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activity, helping to maximise uptime and productivity. You'll also contribute to PPM schedules, manage critical spares, carry out calibrations and support engineering projects aimed at improving equipment performance and reliability. What You'll Bring: Time‑served background in electrical or mechanical engineering Proven experience maintaining production line or bespoke manufacturing equipment Strong electrical fault‑finding skills, including relay logic and drive systems Experience working with pneumatic systems and automation equipment Ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings A methodical and analytical approach to fault diagnosis Strong awareness of health and safety procedures, including lockout tagout Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Desirable but not essential: HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering General awareness of PLC‑controlled equipment Why You Should Apply: This is a days‑based role offering stability and consistency within a manufacturing environment. You'll work with a wide range of technically interesting equipment while being supported by an experienced engineering team. It's an ideal opportunity for a practical maintenance engineer looking for long‑term security and technical challenge without shift work. Ready to Apply? Contact Jacob Purcell to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities