Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

MDE Consultants Ltd; Gelligaer; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to enhance production efficiency and drive improvements. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a stable company with commitment to employee development and operational excellence.

Benefits

Company pension

Free/on-site parking

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for progression and development

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with essential HNC/HND qualifications.
• Proven troubleshooting experience in high-speed manufacturing.
• Computer-literate for maintenance logs and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and troubleshoot production and manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections and maintain logs.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to optimise processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication

Teamwork

Lean Manufacturing

Education

HNC/HND in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

South Wales

Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Shifts: Rotating - Days (6am-2pm), Afternoons (2pm-10pm), Nights (10pm-6am)

Full-Time | Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering / Maintenance

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining production efficiency, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement across factory operations.

If you're an experienced engineer with solid maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach, we want to hear from you.

The Role:

• Maintain, service, and troubleshoot a variety of production and manufacturing equipment
• Perform equipment setup, operational checks, and minor preventative maintenance
• Monitor and control processes using visual observation, data analysis, and testing
• Conduct equipment inspections, maintain logs, and report on performance and incidents
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to optimise processes and reduce waste
• Ensure all work complies with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Carry out fault finding, breakdown repairs, and continuous improvements
• Operate and support highly automated machinery and production lines
• Monitor product quality and take corrective action when deviations occur
• Keep the production floor and equipment clean, safe, and operational

The Candidate:

• Time-served engineer with minimum HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline (essential)
• Proven troubleshooting ability and experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong decision-making skills with an understanding of cost and operational impact
• Computer-literate (especially with Word and Excel) for maintenance logs and reporting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Driving licence preferred (for site access and mobility)

Benefits:

• Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE Shifts: 3 rotating shifts - Days, Afternoons & Nights
• Benefits:
• Company pension
• Free/on-site parking
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for progression and development

If you're looking for a hands-on, technically challenging role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to join a stable business with strong investment in its people and processes.