Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

• We are looking for a talented Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team specializing in Facilities for Cummins Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems in Cwmbran, UK.

This is a permanent role working onsite - flexible shifts:

• 6.00am to 2.00pm or 7.30am to 4.00pm - work dependent

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Perform general mechanical maintenance and demonstrate a solid understanding of building systems; provide guidance or instructions to others on maintenance activities when required.
• Assess facility infrastructure for performance, suitability, and safety; carry out repairs or improvements within capability or coordinate and oversee third-party service providers.
• Prioritize health, safety, and environmental requirements in all tasks, including reactive work assessments, project planning, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostics on building systems using appropriate tools and test equipment to identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Maintain, install, and operate equipment related to building energy systems (e.g., boilers, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, air handling units).
• Read and interpret mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic, and technical documents such as schematics, drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Use maintenance management software to track, assign, and prioritize reactive, planned, preventive, and predictive maintenance tasks, and support building management system (BMS) operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to perform mechanical repairs, train apprentices or junior technicians, support HVAC quality procedures, and participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong understanding of facility and structural requirements, including building regulations, fire prevention, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems, drainage, and environmental considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently, taking ownership of tasks with a proactive and action-oriented approach.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, form effective partnerships with colleagues and third parties, and adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Customer-focused mindset, committed to delivering high-quality, service-oriented solutions that meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Must hold a relevant trade qualification (e.g., Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, HVAC Engineer, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to apply transferable skills across multiple trades.
• Strong understanding of related trade practices and compliance requirements.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Cummins designs, manufactures and distributes engines, filtration and power generation products serving customers across transportation, industrial and more globally.