MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Night Shift

TE Connectivity Ltd.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Night Shift

Salary Not Specified

TE Connectivity Ltd., Dorcan, Swindon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3d03b27a20584da5a10768195ed3be36

Full Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Electrically Biased Technician to join our Maintenance Team, predominantly supporting our Materials Manufacturing Facility as part of a dedicated team of multi skilled Technicians. The Maintenance Team is a vital part of our Production Facility, ensuring that the equipment is serviced to schedule and breakdowns are resolved quickly.

This facility manufactures compounds from raw materials which are then used in our production process in our wire and cable facility and also sent to other sites worldwide, we use large mixers, twin screws, extruders etc. as well as other ancillary equipment such as chillers, driers, cutters etc.

You will need to react to unscheduled problems with equipment and be able to diagnose complex electrical or mechanical faults with minimal support. You may also need to move from one machine to another and back again where production priorities dictate.

Following a training period, you will be expected to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities

  • Day to day hands-on maintenance of key production equipment dealing with breakdowns, Total Preventative Maintenance tasks and Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvements programmes.


  • To ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that all production equipment is maintained to the highest standards and that machine production downtime is kept to a minimum.


  • To work in a safe manner at all times not putting themselves or others at risk from their actions.


  • To document all work carried out on SAP


  • This role requires the individual to be able to communicate well across all levels, both internally and externally.


  • The role requires the individual to take responsibility for the identification of spare parts from suppliers and requesting the raising of internal order requisitions.


  • To accurately determine faults, repair and maintain specialist production equipment


  • Night Shift: Monday - Thursday 22:00 - 06:00. Friday 18:00 - 00:00

  • Candidates should have completed an approved apprenticeship or similar level experience.


  • Proven experience of working within a maintenance role as an electrically biased technician


  • Flexibility to switch between different machines needing different disciplines.


  • An 18th Edition qualification would be an advantage.


  • Experience with DC drives/Motors and PLC's would be an advantage


  • Able to use Tool Room Equipment such as Lathes, Mills, Pillar Drills and Abrasive Wheels., Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

    TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter., Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

    Competitive salary + 33% Night Shift allowance (Initial training for the role will take place Monday to Friday, rotating weekly from 6am-2pm


  • and 2pm-10pm with the existing team), We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

  • Competitive Salary Package

  • Performance-Based Bonus Plans

  • Health and Wellness Incentives

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

  • Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events

  • Employee Resource Group