Mechanical Engineering Technician

Scantec; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician in the United Kingdom, Wales. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG and be skilled in reading Hydraulics/Pneumatics circuits and mechanical drawings. This role involves participation in maintenance activities and problem-solving for equipment issues, offering career development through training and qualifications.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus Scheme

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite Canteen

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer / Technician.
• Background in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CI / SMED activities.
• Diagnose machine breakdown faults.
• Execute maintenance activities to agreed standards.
• Provide Technical Support to machine breakdowns.
• Resolve equipment problems using problem-solving techniques.

Skills

Reading Hydraulics/Pneumatics circuits

Producing mechanical drawings

Problem-solving techniques

Education

ONC / HNC / C&G Level 3

Job description

Mechanical Engieering Technician / Mechanical Technician

Scantec Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading FMCG manufacturer to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Technician. This is a fantastic business where you can develop your career through formal qualifications and training.

In this role you'll be working as part of a multi-disciplined Engineering team, focusing on asset reliability to improve overall reliability and efficiency in the department.

Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (2 Days & 2 nights) with a 10 day break after 3 blocks of shifts.

This increases to 18 day breaks in the summer. Overtime available (X1.5 / X2).

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Bonus Scheme
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Onsite Canteen

Mechanical Technician – Summary of responsibilities

• Participate in CI / SMED activities within the department
• Diagnose machine breakdown faults – mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, process
• Permitting compliance with safety requirements and liaison and coordination with other Departments as required
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities to agreed standards
• Reports resources and time utilised, job scope expansion, rework or deferred maintenance as required whilst keeping all tasks & activities logged and updated
• Resolve equipment problems by utilising problem‑solving techniques and basic Root cause analysis to develop solutions
• Provide Technical Support to all machine breakdowns and changeovers as required
• Support in the setting and maintaining of machine processes to ensure Zero Defects and maximum machine performance

Ideal skills, qualifications and experience

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Technician, ideally apprentice trained to ONC / HNC / C&G Level 3. You must be able to read Hydraulics / Pneumatics circuits and be able to read and produce mechanical drawings. A background in FMCG or fast‑paced manufacturing would be preferred although not essential.