Where You'll Work & The Scope: Vishay Newport, a leader in the development of power semiconductor products which improves efficiency in electronic systems for consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and military applications, is currently seeking a Facilities Technician. This position will be located in Newport, South Wales, U.K. Shift : rotating days and night, 12hrs shift on Wed, Thurs, Friday and every other Sat. (7am -7pm) Key duties and responsibilities Ability to carry out fault finding and fault rectification on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, often using the site BMS to assist with plant operation and identification of problems Operation of Facilities plant and equipment and interrogation of site BMS system Perform and record the results of both planned preventive maintenance and unplanned maintenance on facilities plant and equipment including CHP. Routine monitoring of facilities systems recording shift readings measurements and responding as appropriate Performing repairs to plant and equipment either in-situ or utilising workshop facilities Responding to site alarms and acting appropriately to ensure condition is rectified as soon as possible As part of a team or working on own initiative, ensure scheduled and non routine maintenance is completed correctly and effectively Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively drive improvements in energy and operational metrics Liaise with Manufacturing/R & M to ensure customer needs are fully met Mentoring of colleagues and sharing of expertise to improve the skill and knowledge of the group Routine testing on a variety of life safety systems including sprinkler and fire alarm systems among others Opportunity for training in all areas as required including but not limited to breathing apparatus, emergency response, BMS, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, etc. Education and experience Engineering Apprenticeship served with ONC or equivalent (desirable) in a related field Experience within the facilities department in a regulated manufacturing environment. Experience with electrical/mechanical fault finding & repair (pumps, fans, motors, etc.)