Production Maintenance Technician

We’re looking for a hands-on Production Maintenance Technician to join a busy manufacturing team near Colwyn Bay. This is a development-focused role, ideal for someone with a practical mechanical background who enjoys working with tools, fixtures, and production equipment and is keen to progress into a full maintenance position.

In the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will be:

Preparing and kitting tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support daily productionChecking, assembling, and maintaining fixtures to ensure production readinessCarrying out basic mechanical maintenance, repairs, and improvementsSupporting preventative and reactive maintenance activitiesDiagnosing and assisting with mechanical faults alongside senior techniciansWorking from technical drawings and work instructionsSupporting production and engineering teams to keep operations running smoothly

To be considered for the Production Maintenance Technician role, you will need:

A practical mechanical background within manufacturing or a workshop environmentExperience using hand tools, bench fitting, and mechanical assemblyConfidence working to close tolerancesAn organised, proactive approach and the ability to work independently on shiftGood communication skills and a team-focused attitudePride in quality, safety, and workmanshipA willingness to learn and develop technical maintenance skills

Desirable (but not essential):

Exposure to fixtures, tooling, or production equipmentAbility to read basic mechanical drawingsBasic workshop or machining experience

This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate following successful completion of the training period. The role operates on the PM shift, working Monday to Thursday 14:00–22:00 and Friday 13:30–21:00, although hours may vary slightly during the initial training phase. The hourly rate is £15.60 plus holiday pay, with an enhanced rate available upon successful completion of the 3-month training and probation period.