Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Overtime

Pension

Benefits package

Leave entitlements

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established maintenance team across multiple sites. You will focus on preventive and predictive maintenance, improving equipment reliability and uptime.

Role requires NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in SAP, alarm systems, and hands-on maintenance. Great training, progression, and pension benefits are included in a stable, long-term position.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of current plant equipment and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with SAP, shift reports and alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are completed to high quality.
• Detect deviations in asset performance and coordinate timely interventions.
• Prepare detailed work plans and standardize routine maintenance tasks.
• Supervise external contractors and verify quality of repairs and parts.
• Keep asset records, drawings and documentation organized and up to date.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Alarm systems

Job description

£42,000 to £43,000 per year, Plus excellent training and overtime

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

About this job

Benefits Package: £43,000 18 days off every 7 rotations Pension Strong training and development scheme Excellent benefits Multiple sites globally

• extremely stable company With Operations across the globe and with an ever expanding customer base, this prestigious manufacturer are planning the next part of their recruitment push in the Maintenance team.

Following their recent investment they are looking for a mechanical maintenance engineer to join their well-established maintenance team, The company has multiple sites within the organisation and offers brilliant stability as well as excellent progressional routes, Internal and external training courses are provided to further develop your skills and career depending on the route you'd like to go within this National business.

Role & Responsibilities: Foresee that all the activities needed to maintain equipment are being executed and with a high quality, focus on preventive and predictive maintenance.

Detect deviations in the performance of the plant's asset function in time Ensure the safe, efficient and quality execution of routine maintenance work on a daily basis, through detailed job preparation with the Engineer of the area Establish standard work plans for repetitive maintenance tasks and encourage standardization Inspect equipment and facilities on random or scheduled daily tours in order to detect anomalies Provide support to Maintenance teams in the diagnosis and problem solving Guarantee the quality of external repair services, spare parts or equipment, inspecting the equipment at the supplier or upon arrival at the warehouse Coordinate contractors scheduled jobs and monitor the quality of tasks being carried out Use predictive maintenance techniques, when appropriate, for the management of equipment and components Review and analyse plant information (SAP + Shift Reports + Alarms Systems) Provide detailed work orders that ensure the safe and efficient execution of all maintenance work Keep the asset documents and drawings updated and in order, in the locations where their use is required.

In the same way, update and keep organized the information that is on-line.

Provide support to Engineering and Production team with the preparation of the work plans to achieve the highest efficiency and quality of the maintenance groups Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or a HNC in Mechanical Engineering is desired. Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and tools associated with troubleshooting In depth knowledge and experience in current plant equipment Knowledge of tools and techniques related to predictive and preventive maintenance Ability to develop and manage good working relationships with internal and external departments Ability to work under pressure and find solutions in a short period of time Code: INDENM

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

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