Maintenance Technician

Job Description Maintenance Technician (Days)Up to 43,000 P/A DOEPermanent | BridgendBridgestone Group are recruiting a multi skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical bias, on behalf of a longstanding, marketleading manufacturing site.This is a fantastic permanent opportunity to join a highly automated, fastmoving production environment and play a key role in maintaining, optimising, and improving complex machinery within the sites converting operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the first response to equipment breakdowns, quickly diagnosing faults and delivering effective fixes.Accurately record all maintenance activities in the EAM system and raise followup work orders where required.Carry out planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment.Issue and manage permits to work, ensuring safe contractor supervision when required.Support product changeovers, machine resets, and performance optimisation tasks.Identify reliability improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain strong communication during shift handovers and uphold site Health & Safety standards at all times.Ensure accurate parts handling, stock usage, and EAM data entry.Work collaboratively with production crews and engineering teams to resolve recurring issues.Champion a preventative maintenance culture and support operator coaching where relevant.Shift Pattern; Day Shift Monday to FridayBenefitsHolidays 25 days + the banks Holidays Able to purchase a further 5 days per annum through Salary Sacrifice.PHC Single cover (Bupa)Pension - 6% matchedLife Cover up to x4 annual salary (if in Pension scheme)Employee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted Staff SalesEye testsFlu VouchersCycle to Work SchemeEV Salary Sacrifice SchemeWhat Were Looking ForProven experience as a Technician or Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or highspeed processing environment.Experience in FMCG, converting lines, print & packaging, or continuous-process environments is highly desirable.Strong electrical and mechanical faultfinding capabilities.Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.Relevant engineering/technical qualifications are preferred.

Created: 2026-03-20