Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a prestigious manufacturing company in Cardiff. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple sites, ensure equipment reliability, and implement maintenance programs. Requires NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and experience in heavy industry. Salary ranges from £36,000 - £40,000 with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Strong training and development scheme

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering required.
• Experience in heavy industry as a Maintenance Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC controlled automated machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust, and maintain equipment for reliable function.
• Oversee maintenance schedules across multiple sites.
• Respond to emergencies and diagnose equipment faults.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records for recurring issues.
• Conduct periodic inspections to evaluate repair requests.

Skills

Mechanical biased maintenance experience

Knowledge of conveyors

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Experience as a Maintenance Engineer

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Benefits Package: £36,000 - £40,000; Pension; Strong training and development scheme; Excellent benefits. Multiple sites globally – extremely stable company. With Operations across the globe and an ever expanding customer base, this prestigious manufacturer are planning the next part of their recruitment push in the Maintenance team. 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 internal and external training courses on specific manufacturing equipment together with a realistic chance to develop within the team.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust, and maintain equipment (e.g., shear balers, excavator scissors, machine handlers, machine scrap grabs, conveyors, material feeders, shovel loaders) to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications.
• Oversee multiple sites from Cardiff to Bristol and manage maintenance schedules and repairs across these sites.
• Respond to emergencies, break-downs, malfunctions, and other operating problems and diagnose faults to minimise disruptions.
• Implement an established maintenance programme and maintain detailed maintenance records so that recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts can be identified and addressed.
• Conduct periodic inspections to evaluate repair requests.
• Interrogate and understand maintenance problems and provide plant condition information / recommendations.
• Oversee contractors and ensure work is carried out to the required standards.
• Support with planning and scheduling maintenance activities (for example planned maintenance programmes, shut-downs, or emergency repairs).
• Fabrication and welding of machine components.
• Support with the development and implementation of repair and maintenance procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering. Mechanical biased maintenance experience.
• Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer (or similar role) preferable within heavy industry.
• Knowledge of conveyors, material handling equipment and PLC controlled automated machinery.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business