Mechanical Engineer

Acorn by Synergie; Swansea; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Swansea for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting maintenance operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring equipment competency. Candidates must have extensive mechanical experience, a four-year apprenticeship, and knowledge of rotary equipment. The position offers a salary of £48,000 - £49,000 with potential for long-term employment.

Benefits

Bonus

Potential for long-term contract

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical/maintenance experience.
• Relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge related to a nickel refinery or similar is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support overall maintenance operation.
• Manage subcontractors and report breakdowns.
• Coordinate work and ensure competencies and assets are maintained.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Computer literacy

Subcontractor management

Ability to work at heights

Knowledge of rotational equipment

Education

Four-year mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Swansea, £48,000 - £49,000 per annum, pro-rata, Bonus, plus 12-month contract

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of their prestigious client in Clydach, Swansea, for a Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract, which may become long-term or permanent.

The Mond Nickel Refinery, owned and operated by Vale Europe, recently celebrated 120 years of production and is one of the world's leading Nickel refineries. Vale is one of the world's largest mining companies, with operations in the UK, Asia, the USA, and across Europe.

Reporting to the Engineering Maintenance Manager, the Mechanical Engineer will support the overall maintenance operation. Responsibilities include providing effective support, subcontractor management, training, ensuring competencies and assets are maintained, reporting breakdowns, and coordinating work.

The successful candidate will have extensive mechanical/maintenance experience and be computer literate, with a working knowledge of SAP being essential.

The role requires the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, with the use of BA equipment for entry when necessary.

Applicants must have completed a four-year mechanical apprenticeship and have relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environment. Knowledge related to a nickel refinery or similar is advantageous. Experience with rotational equipment such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, elevators, and rotary kilns is essential.

If you possess the required experience and qualifications, please apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining why you'd be perfect for the role.