Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Carbon 60; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Performance bonus

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Training and development

Employee assistance

Discount schemes

Free parking

Job summary

Carbon 60 in South Wales seeks an experienced Shift Mechanical Technician to join the engineering team on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, then 4 days off). You will maintain critical plant equipment, diagnose faults, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Candidates hold an HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, have proven heavy industrial maintenance experience, and can supervise contractors when required.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification gained through a recognised apprenticeship route.
• Proven experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, processing, or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Experience supervising personnel and ensuring safe execution of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and breakdown repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults within complex manufacturing systems to minimise downtime.
• Install, maintain and improve plant and equipment to agreed engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing performance targets.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and legislative requirements.
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and records using the site's maintenance management systems.
• Contribute to risk assessments and change management processes relating to plant and equipment modifications.
• Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel where required, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
• Assist with training and knowledge sharing across engineering and operational teams.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent working

Team collaboration

Supervisory experience

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (apprenticeship route)

Job description

Shift Mechanical Technician

Location: South Wales

Salary: Competitive salary including shift allowance, plus bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package.

The Opportunity

A leading industrial manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join its engineering team on a rotating shift pattern. This role is responsible for maintaining critical plant equipment, supporting operational performance, and ensuring manufacturing processes run safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and breakdown repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults within complex manufacturing systems to minimise downtime.
• Install, maintain and improve plant and equipment to agreed engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing performance targets.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and legislative requirements.
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and records using the site's maintenance management systems.
• Contribute to risk assessments and change management processes relating to plant and equipment modifications.
• Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel where required, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
• Assist with training and knowledge sharing across engineering and operational teams.

Requirements

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification gained through a recognised apprenticeship route.
• Proven experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, processing, or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Experience supervising personnel and ensuring safe execution of maintenance activities.

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience maintaining complex industrial plant, machinery and mechanical systems within large-scale manufacturing environments will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Working Pattern

Continental shift pattern.

12-hour shifts consisting of 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Annual salary review.
• Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Retail and lifestyle discount schemes.
• Free onsite parking.