Maintenance Technician
5 days ago
Pont-y-clun
Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) Pontyclun Circa £55,000 including shift allowance, plus overtime and benefits \n \n Yolk Recruitment is exclusively representing a leading UK manufacturer looking for an electrically biased Maintenance Technician to join its established engineering team. \n This is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment that continues to invest in automation, technology, and plant reliability. You will work across a three-shift pattern and play a key role in keeping production running safely and efficiently. \n \n What You'll Do: \n \n\n • Respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns across production machinery and the wider facility\n, • Complete planned preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime\n, • Diagnose and repair faults involving PLC systems, CNC machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics\n, • Use your electrical maintenance knowledge to identify faults and deliver effective, lasting repairs\n, • Support engineering improvement projects and the introduction of new technology\n, • Work collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues to maintain plant reliability\n, • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently\n\n \n What You'll Bring: \n \n\n • At least 10 years' experience in a Maintenance Technician or similar engineering position\n, • A strong electrical maintenance background\n, • Experience working with PLC and CNC systems, although additional training can be provided where required\n, • A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline\n, • An HNC or equivalent higher-level engineering qualification would be advantageous\n, • Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment\n, • A proactive and adaptable approach to fault finding and problem-solving\n, • Confidence making decisions while responding to engineering issues\n, • An interest in developing your skills and progressing over the long term\n\n \n Why You Should Apply: \n \n You will receive a salary of circa £55,000, including shift allowance, alongside a valuable overtime and benefits package. \n Benefits include: \n \n\n • Overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard rate on Saturdays\n, • Overtime paid at double the standard rate on Sundays\n, • 25 days' annual leave plus eight bank holidays\n, • Company pension with a 3% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution\n, • Salary sacrifice pension option available following probation\n, • Training and career progression opportunities within a global business\n, • The opportunity to work with modern automation and manufacturing technology\n, • A stable role within a business focused on growth, investment, and sustainability\n\n \n Ready to Apply? \n \n If you are an experienced, electrically focused Maintenance Technician looking for a well-paid three-shift opportunity in Pontyclun, Yolk Recruitment would like to hear from you. \n Contact Jacob Purcell to find out more. \n Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. \n Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! \n \n 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! \n