Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Location: Bridgwater, Somerset Salary: Up to £42,000 Hours: Alternating shifts – Mon-Thurs 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm; Fri 6am-1pm / 1pm-8pm Bonus: Up to 4% Contract: Permanent The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join an established manufacturing organisation in Bridgwater. You will work as part of a skilled maintenance team, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown repairs and fault-finding across a range of manufacturing equipment. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery. * Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and electromechanical faults. * Fault-find using electrical drawings and technical documentation. * Maintain motors, drives, sensors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. * Respond to breakdowns and minimise production downtime. * Support machinery installation, modifications and improvement projects. * Maintain accurate maintenance records. * Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability. * Follow all relevant health & safety procedures. About You The successful candidate will have a strong practical maintenance background within a manufacturing or industrial environment. You should have experience in: * Electrical and mechanical maintenance. * Industrial machinery and production equipment. * Electrical fault-finding and diagnostics. * Planned preventative and reactive maintenance. * Pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems. * Reading electrical and mechanical drawings. Relevant qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent are advantageous. Package * Salary up to £42,000 depending on experience. * Up to 4% bonus. * Company pension. * Annual leave package. * Stable permanent position with an established manufacturing business. * Opportunities for development and progression. If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for a new opportunity in a well-established manufacturing environment, apply today