Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Monday-Friday, alternating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm) with early Friday finish.

• On-site role in Bridgwater.

• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, safety-focused environment.

• Collaboration with skilled engineers and industry specialists.

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.