Maintenance Technician (2 SHIFT) Early + Afternoon Newport : South Wales 25437/534 GBP45600 To carry out maintenance activities to equipment, site processes and services in:line with manufactures / legal recommended interval and standards. Ensuring that the service supplied is of the highest possible standard and fits with production needs and requirements. The Maintenance Technician should promote the use of best:practice maintenance system tool, machine set up and techniques, ensuring they are applied in a safe way. Role and Responsibilities: * To provide and oversee maintenance / repair of processes, services and equipment in alignment with production and management requirements. * To support the production team in production changeovers and set up of all machinery. * Support the production team in the application of TPM and PPM activities. * Ensure all paperwork is completed in line with the maintenance processes. * Positively support and drive continuous improvement activities through the production areas. * Support Risk Assessments and all H and S improvement activities * Assist with the installation of new plant / process installations Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Time served apprenticeship with practical experience (minimum 5 years post completion of apprenticeship) in a manufacturing environment packaging / FMCG / automotive. * Minimum ONC qualification in Electrical/Mechatronics. * PC literate * PLC and Pneumatics control experience. * Good communication skills and attitude. * Practical approach to modern problem:solving tools and techniques. Benefits Package: * A starting salary between GBP38000 to GBP43000 * Opportunities for technical advancement * Enhanced Company Pension * please / resume to Hunter Selection is a nationwide provider of recruitment services in ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, SERVICE and TECHNOLOGY. Find out more about us and search all our current vacancies at hunterselection Hunter Selection Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. If you are interested in this position please click apply. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent and contract roles within Engineering and Manufacturing, IT and Digital, Science and Technology and Service and Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.