Mechanical-Bias Maintenance Engineer

Gap Personnel; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in Aberdare is seeking a Mechanical-Bias Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, experience in maintenance, and a proactive attitude towards safety and improvement. This role offers a competitive salary plus shift allowances, health programs, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Health & wellness programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical background with experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Conduct mechanical repairs and improvements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical-Bias Maintenance Engineer
Location: Aberdare
Shift Pattern: Rotational shift pattern.

Monday to Thursday 6am – 6pm

Monday to Thursday 6pm – 6am
Salary: up to 40k

The Role:

We’re looking for a mechanically-bias Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our production equipment through proactive maintenance, fault-finding, and repair.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Conduct mechanical repairs and improvements across a range of machinery (conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, gearboxes, etc.).
• Support electrical maintenance tasks where needed (basic fault finding, sensor checks, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve plant reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and adhere to safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Time-served engineer or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical background with experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with a proactive attitude toward continuous improvement and safety.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + shift allowance (if applicable).
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health & wellness programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from engineers with a passion for machinery and a strong mechanical mindset.