Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Kintec Global Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join their dynamic maintenance team near Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to work in a well-invested manufacturing site with long-term stability and a collaborative culture. You will be responsible for minimizing downtime and enhancing plant reliability by utilizing predictive maintenance tools and supervising contractors during critical projects. If you have a strong mechanical background and are ready to contribute to a growing business that values investment in its people and resources, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Familiarity with industrial safety systems and heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime and improve plant reliability through maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns and supervise contractors during projects.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

FMEA

Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

Condition Monitoring

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical Apprenticeship

Equivalent Qualifications

Tools

CMMS

Vibration Monitoring Tools

Thermography Tools

Ultrasound Tools

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technician
Location: Near Cardiff
Industry: Chemical / COMAH / Paper Mill / Power / Biomass / Steel

Why This Role?

Join a growing maintenance team at a well-invested, high-performing manufacturing site with secured work for the next 3+ years.

Multi-million pound site investment
Full order book and long-term stability
Fast-paced environment with a collaborative culture
Be a key part of a tight-knit, highly skilled team (3rd engineer on-site)

Your Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, your focus will be on minimising downtime and improving plant reliability:

Respond to breakdowns and contribute to long-term reliability strategies

Use FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance (PdM) tools

Maintain and repair pumps, boilers, compressors, pipelines, and pressure vessels

Operate condition monitoring tools (vibration, thermography, ultrasound)

Keep CMMS systems up-to-date and enhance maintenance workflows

Supervise contractors during shutdowns, turnarounds, and projects

What We're Looking For

Completed Mechanical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications

Hands-on, practical experience in mechanical maintenance

Familiarity with industrial safety systems (CMMS, permits, risk assessments)

Previous work in heavy industrial or COMAH environments is highly desirable

Ready to join a stable, growing business with investment in both people and plant?
Apply now or reach out for more information