Equipment Shift Technician / Maintenance Technician

Manpower
Duffryn, Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom
Last month
£27,000 – £31,000 pa

Salary

£27,000 – £31,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
22 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

20-50% shift allowance Free Bupa private healthcare Pension up to 7% employer contribution Life assurance (4× salary) Fully funded technical training On-site gym On-site restaurant Free parking Employee discounts Well-being support

Equipment Shift Technician / Maintenance Technician

Permanent | Newport, South Wales | £27,000-£31,000 + Shift Allowance (up to 50%)

We are recruiting Equipment Shift Technicians / Maintenance Technicians to join Vishay, a global semiconductor manufacturer, at their modern manufacturing facility in Newport.

This is a hands‑on engineering technician role offering full training, long‑term job security, and genuine career progression in advanced manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Preventive and reactive maintenance of production equipment

First‑line fault finding and troubleshooting

Supporting equipment up-time and manufacturing performance

Working in a clean-room manufacturing environment

Following standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Working closely with Engineers and other TechniciansShift Pattern

12‑hour shifts - days or nights

Days: 7am-7pm | Nights: 7pm-7am

Fixed shift patterns

Enhanced shift allowance paidSkills & Experience (Training Provided)

BTEC / HNC in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar

Maintenance, technician, production, or manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to follow procedures and work safely

Willingness to work either day or night shifts

Semiconductor experience not requiredSalary & Benefits

£27,000-£31,000 basic + 20-50% shift allowance

Free Bupa private healthcare

Pension up to 7% employer contribution

Life assurance (4× salary)

Fully funded technical training

Clear progression to Senior Technician / Engineer roles

On‑site gym, restaurant & free parking

Employee discounts & well-being supportApply Now!

Apply today with your CV or contact Manpower on (phone number removed) for more information

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