Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 44,100 - 53,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Port Talbot is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their high-speed production facility. The role involves conducting planned and reactive maintenance on modern equipment, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Applicants should have experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset. A competitive salary of £49,000 is offered along with training opportunities. If you're ready for a fresh challenge, apply with your CV today.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

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-advanced 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.

Please apply with your CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for this role.