At a Glance
- Tasks: Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems in a dynamic facility.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing company in Newport with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and skill development in a regulated environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by ensuring smooth operations and safety in a vital industry.
- Qualifications: Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience in facilities maintenance is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Newport, UK, United Kingdom | Facility Maintenance
Ability to carry out fault finding and fault rectification on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, often using the site BMS to assist with plant operation and identification of problems.
Operation of Facilities plant and equipment and interrogation of site BMS system.
Perform and record the results of both planned preventive maintenance and unplanned maintenance on facilities plant and equipment including CHP.
Routine monitoring of facilities systems recording shift readings measurements and responding as appropriate.
Performing repairs to plant and equipment either in-situ or utilising workshop facilities.
Responding to site alarms and acting appropriately to ensure condition is rectified as soon as possible.
As part of a team or working on own initiative, ensure scheduled and non-routine maintenance is completed correctly and effectively.
Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively drive improvements in energy and operational metrics.
Liaise with Manufacturing/R & M to ensure customer needs are fully met.
Mentoring of colleagues and sharing of expertise to improve the skill and knowledge of the group.
Routine testing on a variety of life safety systems including sprinkler and fire alarm systems among others.
Opportunity for training in all areas as required including but not limited to breathing apparatus, emergency response, BMS, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc.
Education and experience:
- Engineering Apprenticeship served with ONC or equivalent (desirable) in a related field.
- Experience within the facilities department in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience with electrical/mechanical fault finding & repair (pumps, fans, motors, etc.).
- Documents work and results in the systems.
Facility Technician in Newport employer: Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. is an exceptional employer located in Newport, UK, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities within the semiconductor industry, particularly in cutting-edge technologies like wide-bandgap semiconductors. Join us to be part of a team that values quality and reliability while shaping the future of technology.
Contact Details:
Vishay Intertechnology Inc. Recruitment Team
