We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of 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
• Onsite gym, sports & social clubs
• Retail, leisure and entertainment discounts
• Onsite 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!