Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning manufacturer in Port Talbot is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on fault finding and maintenance of automated production lines. With a strong emphasis on training and development, the company provides internal and external courses to enhance your skills and career growth. Join a stable organization that values its employees and invests in state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring you are equipped to succeed in your role. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving operation.

Benefits

Pension

Strong training and development scheme

Part of a global organisation

Qualifications

• HNC Level or equivalent required for this role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault finding and maintenance support for production lines.
• Lead preventative maintenance activities and manage capital expenditure.

Skills

Mechanical-biased maintenance

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

PLC experience

Experience in manufacturing

Education

HNC Level or equivalent

Apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Port Talbot

Client: Hunter Selection

Location: Port Talbot, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b699144685fd

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Benefits Package:

• Pension
• Strong training and development scheme
• Part of a global organisation – extremely stable company

This award-winning manufacturer, with operations across Europe and an expanding customer base, has recently invested in new state-of-the-art machinery at its South Wales facility. Following this investment, they are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their well-established maintenance team. The company offers internal and external training courses on specific manufacturing equipment, providing opportunities for career development. They are expanding the maintenance team by adding two engineers per shift due to significant growth and investment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Work in a fast-moving, high-volume environment.
• Fault finding and maintenance support of automated production lines.
• Lead all preventative maintenance activities.
• Act as the technical specialist on site.
• Manage capital expenditure activities.
• Perform PPM and breakdown assistance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• HNC Level or equivalent (Apprenticeship)
• Mechanical-biased maintenance engineer
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• PLC experience is a bonus
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-moving environment is desirable but not essential