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Bridgwater | 42,000 | Monday-Friday | 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm alternating shifts (early Friday finish) | Permanent
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a leading manufacturing site in Bridgwater. This multi-skilled position is key to maintaining continuous, safe, and efficient production operations through proactive maintenance and swift technical support.
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is seeking a skilled Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a dynamic engineering team in Bridgwater. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production machinery and site facilities while driving continuous improvement.
Key Duties:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all machinery and infrastructure.
Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and implementing effective solutions.
Supporting production teams by resolving mechanical and electrical faults impacting efficiency.
Collaborating with the Manufacturing Systems Engineering team to improve reliability and resolve complex issues.
Ensuring strict adherence to all safety regulations and site procedures.
Completing corrective actions from the Corrective Action Report (CAR) system.
Communicating with departments to coordinate maintenance plans and equipment handovers.
Assisting with commissioning, upgrades, and configuration of site machinery and facilities.
Maintaining detailed records of maintenance work, parts usage, and fault analysis.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Requirements:
Time-served apprenticeship with a formal engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Proven experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of 3-phase (415V) electrical systems.
Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS).
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and decision-making abilities.
Attention to detail with a methodical and proactive approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to safe working practices.
Willingness to occasionally travel to supplier or partner sites.
What We Offer:
42,000 annual salary.
Two annual company bonus's
- Period between Christmas and New Year off
Monday-Friday, alternating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm) with early Friday finish.
Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, safety-focused environment.
- 33 day's holiday
Health care scheme
Interested?
Apply now to join a progressive manufacturing site in Bridgwater and contribute to operational excellence as an Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
