Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Port Talbot

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

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a fast-paced Port Talbot site, delivering reliability on high-speed production lines.

You’ll perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault-find on diverse equipment, and drive continuous improvement while prioritising safety and compliance. A proactive communicator thrives in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, conduct planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on modern production equipment.
• Maintain and fault find on production machinery to minimise downtime and meet production targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Uphold health, safety, and compliance standards in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Fault finding

Communication and teamwork

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

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?