Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician | Electrical Maintenance Technician | Engineering Technician

Cardiff (CF14) | £19.48-£22.29 per hour | Monday to Friday | Rotating Shifts | Temporary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Maintenance Technicians, Electrical Maintenance Technicians, and Engineering Technicians to join a market-leading life sciences organisation in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to join a busy manufacturing environment, carrying out preventative maintenance, fault finding, and equipment support. The role is initially offered on a temporary basis for 2-3 months, with the potential for long-term or permanent opportunities for the right candidate.

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, machine faults, process changeovers, and production requirements.
• Support machine setup activities and ensure equipment is operating efficiently.
• Assist with installation qualifications, risk assessments, PUWER assessments, and LOTO procedures.
• Work closely with process engineering teams to monitor equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support improvements across production processes.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, and compliance at all times.

• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent formal qualification (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / BTEC) in electrical maintenance or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment.
• PLC experience, including systems such as Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Omron.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time-critical issues.
• Strong focus on health and safety, quality, and delivery.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance is desirable.
• Experience working with refrigeration systems would be advantageous.

• Monday to Friday.
• Rotating shifts:
  • 6am-2pm.
  • 2pm-10pm.
• Pay rate: £19.48-£22.29 per hour.
• Temporary position with potential long-term opportunities.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, or Engineering Technician opportunity in Cardiff.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.