FMCG Mechanical Technician – 3-Shift, Modern Plant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is supporting an established manufacturer in Caerphilly, Wales, supplying leading UK brands. The role is a time-served Mechanical Technician on a 3-shift pattern in a high-volume FMCG environment.

You will maintain and troubleshoot automated machinery, drive uptime, and contribute to continuous improvement across shifts. The team values proactive problem-solving and collaborative working, with modern, well-invested equipment and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Technician with at least 3 years' experience in manufacturing.
• Background in FMCG, packaging, food processing, or other high-speed production environments
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving capability
• Comfortable working a rotating 3-shift pattern
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate effectively across departments

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and operational support within a fast-paced manufacturing area
• Set and adjust machinery to meet quality, output, and performance targets
• Maintain and support automated inspection systems
• Carry out fault finding, corrective actions, and detailed machine inspections
• Respond effectively to both minor and major breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is supporting an established manufacturer in Caerphilly, Wales, supplying leading UK brands. The role is a time-served Mechanical Technician on a 3-shift pattern in a high-volume FMCG environment.

You will maintain and troubleshoot automated machinery, drive uptime, and contribute to continuous improvement across shifts. The team values proactive problem-solving and collaborative working, with modern, well-invested equipment and strong development opportunities.