Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician / Semi Skilled Plant Operator

Aberdare, South Wales CF44

3‑Shift Pattern (Full Time)

Working Monday to Friday - Rotating Shifts - Days, Afternoons, Nights

6am - 2pm days, 2pm - 10pm afternoons- 10pm - 6am Nights

Salary is £28,000 - £30,500 per annum plus Shift Allowance of £5396

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Technician / Semi‑Skilled Plant Operator to join a busy compound plant operation. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient running, maintenance, and continuous production of the plant.

You will be reporting to the Production Manager.

This position requires flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to work overtime when needed.

• Maintain, repair, and fault‑find on plant machinery using a variety of maintenance disciplines.
• Support machine efficiency and development programmes through established maintenance methodologies.
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Manage and operate a PVC compounding facility effectively and safely.

• Ideally 5+ years' experience as a maintenance technician or semi‑skilled operator in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• A recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline; HNC qualification desirable.
• Experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance disciplines.
• Comfortable working independently, using initiative, and adapting to a variety of shift patterns.
• Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
• Understanding of PLC programming is essential.

• Cycle to work Scheme
• Learn any Language for free
• Discount with EE for up to 5 friends and family
• Westfield Health
• Shares - for every 3 you buy the company will give us 1. This is after 6 months probation
• Pension
• Vitality - Once sign up we get discount and rewards in Pure Gyym, FiiT, Nutfield Health, Virgin, Garmin, Polar, Fitbit, Samsung, café Nero, Nike

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