Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Treharris; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is representing a leading organisation in Merthyr Tydfil seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer. The role is on a 4on4off days/night shift with a circa £45,000 salary and opportunities to work with cutting-edge equipment in a food production setting.

The successful candidate will have extensive electrical fault-finding skills, recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ/HNC or equivalent), and a proactive approach to maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance engineer in fast-paced manufacturing or food production.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems proactively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime on production lines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety standards and food industry regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to optimise processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain seamless operation.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance engineering

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

£45,000

4on4off Days/Nights

Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation in Merthyr Tydfil, in their search for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer.

Operating as part of a wider group, the company is a key player in the area. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in its people, processes, and technology to maintain its position as an industry leader.

After significant investment in 2025 they are keen to employ several multiskilled Engineer to join their team.

Position Overview:

As a Maintenance Engineer working a 4on4off shift you will be a crucial part of our client's operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of equipment, ensuring the smooth running of production processes, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the facility. If you're a skilled engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is your opportunity.

This is what you'll be doing.

• Conducting both planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure the smooth running of production lines
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and food industry regulations
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes and enhancing efficiency
• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation

The experience you'll bring to the team.

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within a fast paced manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills
• A proactive and problem-solving approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Recognised Electrical Engineering Qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced setting

And this is what you'll get in return.

• A salary of circa £45,000
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.