Maintenance Technician in Newport

Join Vestas and contribute to the advancement of renewable energy. Are you interested in building your technical abilities in a manufacturing workplace while contributing to a cleaner future? Do you want to be part of a team that helps support the production of top-quality wind turbine blades?

At Vestas, you'll join a skilled and collaborative maintenance team where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with advanced equipment, and supporting daily operations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Maintenance Department is a key support function within the blade manufacturing process. Our team of 24 Maintenance Technicians is responsible for servicing and maintaining tools, equipment, machinery, and transport equipment across the site. The team ensures that all equipment operates to the required standards, breakdowns are resolved efficiently, and maintenance activities are accurately recorded within the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment, as well as hand tools.
• Maintaining calibration and measurement equipment and associated systems.
• Diagnosing and interrogating PLC-controlled equipment and systems.
• Administering maintenance systems, including planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support.
• Ensuring work areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition using 5S methodology.
• Contributing to supplier evaluations for maintenance-related equipment and services.
• Working safely at all times and maintaining a strong safety culture among colleagues.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and experience in areas such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Basic computer and smartphone proficiency.
• Technical or vocational qualification in a maintenance-related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining equipment within a manufacturing environment.

To do well in this role, you will have:

• A proactive safety mindset.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The flexibility and willingness to work shifts.
• The ability to adjust readily and stay effective under changing conditions.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.

Working Hours

This role operates within our 24/7 manufacturing environment and requires participation in a rotating shift pattern. Each shift is 12.25 hours, providing a structured working pattern with regular periods of time off between rotations. Willingness and the ability to work both day and night shifts are essential for this position.

What We Offer

• Performance Bonus – Up to 5% of basic salary, subject to business and KPI achievement.
• Annual Leave – 19.6 days' holiday entitlement for a full holiday year.
• Pension Scheme – Automatic enrolment after 3 months of service. Employee contributions start at 1.5%, with a generous employer contribution of 7.5%.
• Private Medical & Dental Cover – Company-funded BUPA medical insurance and Cigna dental cover from your first day of employment.
• Life Assurance – Cover equivalent to four times your basic salary, effective from day one of employment.

At Vestas, you will be part of a company with operations around the world in sustainable energy solutions. We offer an inclusive and supportive working environment where your experience is valued, your development is encouraged, and your work contributes directly to creating a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.