Mechanical Engineer

TipTopJob; Talbot Green; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing site in Port Talbot seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing maintenance team. You'll conduct planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose mechanical faults, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety. Essential qualifications include a Time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship and FMCG experience. A hands-on approach and strong communication skills are required. Competitive salary up to £50,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension

On site parking

Annual medical check

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven track record of responding to mechanical breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Ensuring strict compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Supporting production targets and site performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship

GCSEs (A:C) in English, Science, and Mathematics

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Welding skills

Machining skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Port Talbot Site

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to A GBP 50,000 DOE (Overtime available at x1.5 on weekdays and x2 on weekends)

Hours: Day and night sifts: 12 hours per shift (42.5 hours week 1 then 44hrs weeks)

Are you a hands:on Mechanical Engineer with a knack for solving problems and keeping production moving? Were looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join a high:performing maintenance team at a state:of:the:art manufacturing site in Port Talbot.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, fast:paced environment producing high:quality products used in personal care, healthcare, and pharmaceutical markets. If you thrive in an FMCG environment and are passionate about engineering excellence, this role is for you.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults swiftly to minimise downtime
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Ensuring strict compliance with Health and Safety regulations
• Supporting production targets and site performance

What We\'re Looking For

• Essential:
• Time:served Mechanical Apprenticeship
• GCSEs (A:C) in English, Science, and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• FMCG manufacturing experience
• Proven track record of responding to mechanical breakdowns
• Desirable:
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in a BRC Certified workplace
• Counterbalance forklift license
• Welding and machining skills

Your Skills and Attributes

• A practical, hands:on approach with a strong work ethic
• Self:motivated and capable of managing your own workload
• Great communication skills across all levels
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Analytical thinker with solid IT skills

Benefits to include 4 pension, on site parking, annual medical check, childcare vouchers and more.

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