Machinery Maintenance Technician – Frome
Rotating 3‑Shift Pattern | 42 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machinery Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing site in Frome. Reporting into the Engineering team, you will play a vital role in keeping our machining and production equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently. You will support daily maintenance activities, help drive total productive maintenance (TPM), and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.

Shift pattern (rotating):

• 6am–2pm (Tuesdays finish at 4pm)
• 2pm–10pm (Wednesdays start at 12pm)
• 10pm–6am (Sundays start at 8pm)

What You Will Do

Support day‑to‑day maintenance across a busy machining and manufacturing environment
Respond to breakdowns and carry out corrective, preventative and improvement works
Fault‑find and repair production and processing machinery
Build and maintain asset care plans and TPM schedules
Plan, log and document maintenance tasks using CMMS
Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams
Supervise external contractors when required
Support planned maintenance during shutdown periods
Maintain accurate equipment, spares and asset documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

How You Will Do It

Use a proactive, safety‑first approach to maintenance and fault resolution
Apply strong electrical and/or mechanical diagnostic skills
Communicate clearly with stakeholders across shifts and departments
Follow site standards, procedures and company values
Take ownership of equipment performance and uptime

What We Are Looking For

Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering:

Completed apprenticeship with at least 3 years’ post‑qualification experience
Background in machinery maintenance, repairs and breakdown response
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics or PLCs (advantageous)
Experience using CMMS systems
IT‑literate with strong problem‑solving skills
Able to work independently with a proactive, can‑do attitude

What We Offer

Competitive salary and overtime rates
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Sick pay
Matched pension, life assurance and EAP
Employee discounts and Cycle2Work scheme
Discount on Johnson Controls security products
Company equipment provided
Cross‑training and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Long‑term career progression opportunities