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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
About the Role
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.
What We’re Looking For
* 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).
Why Join Us
* 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
About the Company
Adeptus are proud to partner with a leading FMCG manufacturer recognised as a “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.
Apply Today
If you’re a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Technician, or Fitter looking to progress your career within a modern, fast-paced manufacturing environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now to join a business that values its engineers and supports continuous professional development.
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
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