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Posted 01 August, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

APEX APPOINT LTD
Newport, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description


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Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a business investing heavily in its engineering function?

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We're recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to support a highly automated operation, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdowns and continuous improvement activities across a wide range of automated equipment.

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The Role\n


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Reporting into the Engineering Team, you'll be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime across a busy automated operation.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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  • Planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
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  • Reactive electrical and mechanical fault finding
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  • Diagnosing faults using electrical drawings and test equipment
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  • Working on motors, drives, sensors and control systems
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  • PLC fault finding and basic interrogation
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  • Supporting continuous improvement projects
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  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records
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  • Working safely in line with company procedures and engineering standards
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Following an initial training period on days (approximately 4-8 weeks), you'll move onto a4 on 4 off shift pattern.

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About You\n


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We're keen to speak with electrically or mechanically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers from manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, automation, warehousing or industrial environments.

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You'll ideally have experience with:

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  • Electrical and mechanical fault finding
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  • Planned and reactive maintenance
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  • Conveyors and automated machinery
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  • Three-phase motors and drives
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  • Inverters and sensors
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  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
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  • PLC fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar advantageous)
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  • Reading electrical and mechanical drawings
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Qualifications\n


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Ideally you'll hold one of the following:

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  • NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance
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  • City & Guilds
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  • Time-served Apprenticeship
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  • HNC/HND (desirable)
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Equivalent electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications will also be considered.

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\nSalary & Benefits\n
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  • 25 days holiday
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  • 5% employer matched pension
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  • Enhanced family leave
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  • Private healthcare benefits
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  • Discounted gym membership
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  • Employee discounts
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  • Ongoing training and development
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  • Long-term career progression
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If you're looking for a business that values its engineers and offers genuine long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today or contact Adam Hickman at Apex Appoint for a confidential discussion.

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