Night-Shift Machine Setter: Preventive Maintenance Pro

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave (after probation)

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Refer a Friend - up to £500

Free on-site parking

Subsidised on-site canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Long service awards

Discounted gym memberships

Training and development

Mentoring and leadership development

GroceryAid employee assistance

Financial advice & will writing

Job summary

Kepak Group in Merthyr Tydfil is recruiting experienced Machine Setters for the Primary section of our factory. This permanent full-time role runs Sunday to Wednesday nights from 8.00pm to 7.15am, focusing on maintaining production and minimizing downtime in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

We value teamwork, quality, and strong problem-solving abilities. Candidates with FMCG and mechanical engineering experience, plus a multi-skilled apprenticeship (desirable), are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• FMCG experience required.
• Mechanical engineering experience required.
• Good trouble shooting and fault-finding diagnostics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registered on a Multi-skilled apprenticeship (desirable).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous production and improve efficiency safely.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Respond quickly to breakdown repairs and faults.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to operations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

FMCG experience

Troubleshooting & fault finding

Teamwork

Communication skills

Night shift adaptability

Education

Multi-skilled apprenticeship (desirable)

Job description

Kepak Group in Merthyr Tydfil is recruiting experienced Machine Setters for the Primary section of our factory. This permanent full-time role runs Sunday to Wednesday nights from 8.00pm to 7.15am, focusing on maintaining production and minimizing downtime in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

We value teamwork, quality, and strong problem-solving abilities. Candidates with FMCG and mechanical engineering experience, plus a multi-skilled apprenticeship (desirable), are encouraged to apply.