Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Flexible Hours

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Limited in Caerphilly is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to own all mechanical maintenance on site and lead a small, hands-on team. The role offers autonomy, planning of work and direct involvement in ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

You'll bring an apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering with proven supervisory experience, plus a proactive, collaborative approach to Health & Safety and maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship completed.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering completed.
• Proven supervisory experience in a mechanical environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small hands-on team.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving to minimise downtime.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage mechanical maintenance on site.
• Lead a small hands-on maintenance team.
• Plan, allocate and supervise work to optimise equipment uptime.
• Drive improvements and provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers and manage schedules.
• Help shape maintenance processes with autonomy.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Limited in Caerphilly is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to own all mechanical maintenance on site and lead a small, hands-on team. The role offers autonomy, planning of work and direct involvement in ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

You'll bring an apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering with proven supervisory experience, plus a proactive, collaborative approach to Health & Safety and maintenance processes.