Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Beddau

Professional Technical Ltd; Beddau; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift

Shift 6am–6pm

Pension 7%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare plan (Medical & Dental)

Life Assurance

Share options/flexible bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Professional Technical Ltd. in the Llantrisant region is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a global leader and support a small, experienced maintenance team. The role offers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with hours from 6 am to 6 pm, and a salary circa 40k to 45k.

You will work alongside an established team on rotating equipment, pumps, and piping, focusing on plant reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. Apprenticeships or time-served experience are welcome as a pathway.

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding and repair of mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the continued upkeep of the Manufacturing Facility for all mechanical, rotating equipment, piping systems, and associated plant equipment through a hands-on approach.
• Proactively carry out preventative maintenance (PPM), support service visits, mechanical inspections, and precision alignments focused on mechanical integrity and asset life cycle.
• Develop and update maintenance procedures and other Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental documentation, ensuring strict adherence to PSSR, PUWER, and LOLER regulations.
• Work safely on site, adhering to strict Permit to Work (PTW) systems and producing/following Method Statements (RAMS) for all maintenance tasks.
• Work with Process Engineers, Plant Engineers & other production R&D staff on troubleshooting and improvement projects, leading on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures.
• Ensure all Mechanical Maintenance work (internal & contractors) is carried out correctly and recorded accurately within the CMMS to maintain a robust audit trail.
• Provide high-quality shift handovers, ensuring technical continuity and safety across the 4-on 4-off shift pattern.

Skills

Fault finding & repair

Reading drawings

Reading P&IDs

Root Cause Analysis

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS proficiency

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a global leader in the Llantrisant region. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an experienced, small Maintenance team where you can progress your career. The reason for this opportunity is due to an internal promotion within the business. They are proud to have a stable workforce in place, thanks to being a supportive business that invests in its people. You will be working a 4 on 4 off shift, regular days on the rotation. Working hours will be 6 am to 6 pm, then 4 days off. Salary circa to 40k to 45k. In addition to this, there are purchase share options, 4% flexible bonus (paid monthly) to purchase additional holidays, etc., company pension scheme of 7% contribution, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Healthcare Plan (Medical & Dental), financial well-being plan, Life Assurance 4 x base, training and development and much more.

The successful individual will be working alongside an experienced team of Maintenance Engineers, so we can consider recent apprentices or more experienced individuals looking for that next step in their career.

Job Summary of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a strong mechanical maintenance background and a focus on industrial plant reliability and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Ensure the continued upkeep of the Manufacturing Facility for all mechanical, rotating equipment, piping systems, and associated plant equipment through a hands-on approach.
• Proactively carry out preventative maintenance (PPM), support service visits, mechanical inspections, and precision alignments focused on mechanical integrity and asset life cycle.
• Develop and update maintenance procedures and other Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental documentation, ensuring strict adherence to PSSR, PUWER, and LOLER regulations.
• Work safely on site, adhering to strict Permit to Work (PTW) systems and producing/following Method Statements (RAMS) for all maintenance tasks.
• Work with Process Engineers, Plant Engineers & other production R&D staff on troubleshooting and improvement projects, leading on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures.
• Ensure all Mechanical Maintenance work (internal & contractors) is carried out correctly and recorded accurately within the CMMS to maintain a robust audit trail.
• Provide high-quality shift handovers, ensuring technical continuity and safety across the 4-on 4-off shift pattern.

Requirements of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• HNC/HND qualified in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or a time-served apprenticeship with significant industrial experience.
• Strong experience in fault finding and repair of mechanical systems, including centrifugal pumps, Pipework, Heat Exchangers, Agitators, Mechanical Seals and Steam Systems.
• A solid understanding of UK statutory regulations, specifically PSSR (Pressure Systems) and PUWER.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in using a CMMS for logging work and managing spares.
• Experienced in writing clear technical reports and procedures to support continuous improvement