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 uptime 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 01604 448400!

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