Job Description

Maintenance Technician

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technicianto support the efficient operation of our manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, repair, and improvement of mechanical Machinery and equipment across the plant to minimize downtime and ensure optimal production output.

Job Duties

Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment such as milling machines, lathes, boring machines and other plant.

Carry our routine maintenance on equipment and plant

Diagnose faults and breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner to minimize production disruptions.

Read and interpret mechanical and engineering drawings and manuals.

Work closely with the production team to address equipment-related issues and improve equipment reliability.

Assist with machine installations and factory upgrades as required.

Ensure all work complies with workplace safety standards and regulations

Skills/Qualifications Required

o Recognized trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter

o Minimum 10 years' experience in a maintenance fitting role within a Engineering environment.

o Strong understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.

o Familiarity with Engineering plant.

o Must be able to work as part of a team and unsupervised

o Ability to understand mechanical drawings .

o Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.

o Strong commitment to health and safety practices.

o Ability to work under tight timescales and under pressure.

o Good time keeping

o Reliable

o Desire to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

Desirable

Welding and fabrication skills. Electrical Knowledge would be advantageous. Forklift license

Location

Based in Company Premises on the Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate, Blaenavon.

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 16:15 or 07:00 - 17:15 (1/2 Hr Lunch Unpaid)

Minimum 39 Hour Week before any overtime is paid.

Overtime

Time & half for hours worked Monday - Saturday.

Double time for hours worked Sunday.

Wages

The position is hourly paid and fully qualified and experienced candidates can expect to be paid 14.00 per hour, paid weekly.

If you are ready for an exciting new challenge, apply now to :-Nia.kerr@gosengineering.co.uk

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/07/2025