Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Blackwood / Newport | Up to £43,000 p/a | Monday–Friday 3 Shift Pattern (Earlies / Lates / Nights)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and industry-leading manufacturing business based in Newport.

This organisation is recognised for its continued investment in state-of-the-art machinery, production improvements, and employee development.

With a strong order book, ongoing growth, and significant capital investment across the site, the company offers long-term stability, career progression, and a highly professional working environment.

The Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting production operations through effective planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and operational efficiency across the site.

Working closely with Production Team and Operators, you will also contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives and overall plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on site machinery and equipment
• Support improvements in equipment reliability and operational efficiency
• Analyse machinery performance data and implement corrective actions where required
• Assist in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities across the site
• Ensure engineering activities are completed in line with health, safety, quality, and technical standards
• Work collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise performance

Candidate Requirements

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Engineering Qualification or Equivalent
• Previous experience within FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience
• Proactive approach with excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £43,000
• Monday–Friday 3 shift rotation (Earlies, Lates & Nights)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Excellent company benefits package

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation