Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Panama shift pattern

State-of-the-art machinery

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a well-established manufacturing site in Port Talbot. The role focuses on keeping high-speed production lines running with planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and safety.

The package includes a competitive salary and opportunities for training. Join a fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving under pressure.
• Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on modern manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain and fault-find on production machinery to minimise downtime and meet targets.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
• Uphold health, safety and compliance standards in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Key Information:

• Location: Port Talbot
• Salary: £49,000
• Shifts: Continental
• Sector: High-Volume Manufacturing

Join a Leading Manufacturer at the Forefront of High-Speed Production

This is your opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer based in Port Talbot, this site is a hub of innovation, precision, and performance. The company is investing heavily in its people, processes, and technology, and is fast-paced, rewarding environment for skilled engineers.

The culture here is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to excellence. Whether you're solving complex mechanical issues or contributing to long-term reliability strategies, your ideas and initiative will be valued and supported.

This is what you'll be doing as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be a key player in ensuring the smooth operation of high-speed, automated production lines:

• Conducting planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on a wide range of modern manufacturing equipment.
• Maintaining and fault finding on production machinery to minimise downtime and maintain production targets.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance in all maintenance activities.

This is what you'll bring to the team

• experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• communication and teamwork skills.

This is what you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: £49,000
• Panama shift pattern
• Access to state-of-the-art machinery and tools
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level?

If you're a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a fresh challenge in a high-performance environment, we'd love to hear from you.