Average Maintenance Technician salary in Somerset

Electrical Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Newport, South WalesSalary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOE + £6,500 on-call allowanceTotal package value: £44,000 – £51,500 (including rota)Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pmContract: Full-time, PermanentOn-call rota: 1 in 9 weeks (circa £6,500 annual allowance)What’s in it for you:25 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysOption to buy additional holidayPension: 5% employee / 10% employerPrivate healthcare (BUPA)On-site gymElectric bike schemeAdditional £6,500 per year on-call allowanceRole Overview:An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a modern manufacturing facility in Newport. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team, supporting electrical systems within a high-volume production environment supplying the automotive sector.You’ll play a key role in planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement work, and responding to breakdowns safely and efficiently, including participation in a 1 in 9 on-call rota.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and support electrical equipment across the siteFault find and repair breakdowns in collaboration with other disciplinesCarry out Root Cause Analysis and support equipment reliability improvementsSpecify and order electrical equipment and consumablesSupport continuous improvement, cost-down and productivity initiativesPrepare basic design, test and maintenance documentationLiaise with suppliers and manage contractors on site when requiredParticipate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support when requiredWhat we are looking for:HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)Strong electrical safety knowledge (PTW, Risk Assessments, Management of Change)PLC fault finding and programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)Experience with AC & DC drivesAbility to read electrical drawings and P&IDsSAP Plant Maintenance experience desirableStrong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skillsWillingness to participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rotaApply Now!If this great opportunity sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Cardiff.

Electrical Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Newport, South WalesSalary: £37,500 – £45,000 DOE + £6,500 on-call allowanceTotal package value: £44,000 – £51,500 (including rota)Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pmContract: Full-time, PermanentOn-call rota: 1 in 9 weeks (circa £6,500 annual allowance)What’s in it for you:25 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysOption to buy additional holidayPension: 5% employee / 10% employerPrivate healthcare (BUPA)On-site gymElectric bike schemeAdditional £6,500 per year on-call allowanceRole Overview:An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a modern manufacturing facility in Newport. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team, supporting electrical systems within a high-volume production environment supplying the automotive sector.You’ll play a key role in planned maintenance, fault finding, improvement work, and responding to breakdowns safely and efficiently, including participation in a 1 in 9 on-call rota.Key Responsibilities:Maintain and support electrical equipment across the siteFault find and repair breakdowns in collaboration with other disciplinesCarry out Root Cause Analysis and support equipment reliability improvementsSpecify and order electrical equipment and consumablesSupport continuous improvement, cost-down and productivity initiativesPrepare basic design, test and maintenance documentationLiaise with suppliers and manage contractors on site when requiredParticipate in a 1 in 9 on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support when requiredWhat we are looking for:HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)Strong electrical safety knowledge (PTW, Risk Assessments, Management of Change)PLC fault finding and programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)Experience with AC & DC drivesAbility to read electrical drawings and P&IDsSAP Plant Maintenance experience desirableStrong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skillsWillingness to participate in a 1 in 9 on-call rotaApply Now!If this great opportunity sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Cardiff.

Lead Maintenance Technician Bracknell Area | Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £30,284.80 – £34,860.80 (depending on experience) Start Date: 1st August 2026 About the OpportunityWe are recruiting on behalf of an exciting brand-new specialist school opening in Autumn 2026. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative from the ground up.The school will provide a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious environment for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With capacity for up to 96 students, the focus is on creating a safe, enriching and aspirational setting where every learner can thrive.The RoleReporting to the School Business Manager, you will take the lead on maintaining the buildings and grounds to the highest standards.Key responsibilities include: Carrying out planned maintenance and reactive repairs Ensuring full health & safety compliance across the site Conducting regular inspections Managing external contractors and service providers Keeping accurate records of all maintenance activities Responding promptly to emergencies and urgent issues Supporting a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils and staffThis is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, initiative, and a proactive mindset.About YouWe’re looking for someone practical, organised, and solutions-focused, with: General maintenance skills (including basic joinery & plumbing) Knowledge of hot and cold water systems and trade practices Understanding of current health & safety regulations Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Full UK driving licence Flexibility for occasional emergency call-outs Experience in an educational setting is desirable, but not essential.Safeguarding & ComplianceAll successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS checkThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants will be required to disclose relevant convictionsThe organisation is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunities If you’re looking to join a meaningful project where you can truly make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you!All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.