Equipment Shift Maintenance Technician

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Vishay, a global leader in semiconductor technology. Our client operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales, specialising in advanced fabrication processes and cutting?edge equipment.

Their site continues to grow, with significant investment in new technology and industry-leading engineering capability. This expansion creates an exciting opportunity for skilled Technicians to join a high-performing team supporting the future of world-class semiconductor manufacturing.

Location: Newport, South Wales
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 + shift allowance (30% / 20% / 50%)

Shift Patterns
12 hour shifts. Days: 7am-7pm Nights: 7pm-7am
Front End: Back End:
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue Wed, Thu, Fri
Sun, Mon, Tue Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

As an Equipment Shift Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting both equipment up-time and manufacturing performance. Working within a high-tech clean-room environment, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve semiconductor production tools, ensuring efficient equipment operation across assigned shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and sustain Preventive Maintenance (PMs) on semiconductor production equipment
Troubleshoot equipment issues and carry out first level fault recovery
Support equipment improvement projects, experiments, and tool health activities
Achieve required equipment performance metrics across each shift
Follow documented procedures for equipment checks, PMs, and OCAPs
Work closely with Equipment and Process Engineers to resolve online manufacturing issues
What You Will Need
Full training provided, but we are looking for candidates with:

BTEC/HNC in Engineering or working towards an equivalent qualification
Ability to interpret technical procedures and produce structured observation reports
Understanding of modern manufacturing concepts (JIT, KANBAN, Zero Defects, SPC, TQM, TPM)
Strong organisational, prioritisation, and problem solving skills
Awareness of clean-room protocols and expectations
Availability to work fixed 12 hour day and night shifts
Benefits
Your future employer offers a strong benefits package, including:

Fully funded training and development
Clear career progression routes
Life assurance (4× base salary)
Annual merit review
Free Bupa private healthcare (for you)
Competitive pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution)
Employee Assistance Programme
On-site gym, sports & social clubs
Retail, leisure and entertainment discounts
On-site restaurant, green outdoor spaces, and free parking
If an opportunity to work with a world leading technology brand in a cutting edge semiconductor manufacturing facility sounds like the ideal next step for your career, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact the Manpower team today on (phone number removed)