Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Secure employment

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is working with a well-established manufacturing business in the Ammanford area to recruit a Mechanical Engineer on a permanent three-shift rotation.

As Mechanical Engineer, you'll carry out planned preventable maintenance and reactive repairs, diagnose and fix faults, undertake basic electrical fault finding, and undertake welding and fabrication work to keep production running and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent).
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Basic electrical fault-finding ability.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience with drives, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proactive fault-finding and problem-solving.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs across manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.
• Undertaking basic electrical fault finding and supporting electrical repairs.
• Completing welding and fabrication work to support breakdown repairs, equipment modifications, and improvement projects.
• Maintaining mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce recurring faults.
• Working closely with production teams to ensure maximum machine availability.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company standards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Reactive repairs

Fault finding

Welding

Conveyors

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical basics

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Ammanford
3 Shift Pattern (Monday to Friday)
Circa £42,000 + Benefits

Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing business in the Ammanford area to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team on a permanent three-shift rotation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer looking to join a stable and growing manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and production facilities. You'll play a key role in maintaining plant performance, supporting production targets, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

As Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency
• Undertaking basic electrical fault finding and supporting electrical repairs where required
• Completing welding and fabrication work to support breakdown repairs, equipment modifications, and improvement projects
• Maintaining mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce recurring faults
• Working closely with production teams to ensure maximum machine availability
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company standards

The experience you'll bring to the team:

• A recognised engineering qualification such as an Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience gained within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Basic electrical fault-finding experience and confidence working on multi-skilled maintenance tasks
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Experience working with mechanical drives, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Circa £42,000 annual salary
• Monday to Friday three-shift rotation
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Secure employment with an established manufacturer
• Opportunity to work within a supportive engineering team on a well-invested site

Are you up to the challenge?