Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Maintenance Technician
Location:
Blackwood, South Wales
Salary:
Starting Salary Circa £42,200, Progression to £47,500 expected within a year, further progression to £49,600 (including shift allowance)
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 3-shift pattern (earlies, afternoons, nights)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We re hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a successful, international FMCG manufacturing company. You ll be part of a skilled maintenance engineering team, working in a modern, high-tech production environment where training and career progression are genuinely supported.
You ll help keep machinery running efficiently, ensure minimal downtime, and play a key role in developing engineering reliability across the site.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Carry out maintenance, both planned (PPM) and reactive.
- Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery.
- Support installation, modification, and improvement of mechanical systems.
- Work closely with production teams to reduce breakdowns and improve performance.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and to company standards.
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering.
- Proven experience in fault finding and maintenance.
- Previous work in a production, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
- Hands-on, proactive approach with good problem-solving skills.
- Basic electrical knowledge (advantageous but not essential).
- Starting salary:
Circa £42,200 starting salary - Progression opportunities:
Up to £49,600 with development and experience - Bonuses:
Welcome Bonus + Annual Performance Bonus - Benefits:
Premium-rate overtime, Pension, Life Assurance, Free Parking - Training:
Ongoing personal and technical development, including OEM training in the UK and internationally - Career Growth:
Clear path to Level 2 and Level 3 Engineer roles
Adeptus are proud to partner with a leading FMCG manufacturer recognised as Great Place to Work the only manufacturer in Wales to receive this certification. This is a company that truly invests in its people and provides a challenging yet supportive environment where engineers can grow their careers.
Benefits- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
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