Plant Technician

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Plant Technician in Port Talbot. This role involves maintaining machinery and ensuring production efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical and electrical skills, including experience with steam systems and welding. Flexibility for shift work and additional hours is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per year, along with 33 days of annual leave and strong progression opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension

Training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical plant maintenance.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Keep specific plant areas running smoothly.
• Assist the manager in day-to-day operations.
• Work flexible hours including weekends on demand.

Skills

Steam systems

Chilled water and refrigeration

Pneumatic/pressure systems

Vacuum systems

Mechanical bias

Electrical/controls experience

Welding (mainly TIG)

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Tools

Pressure transmitters

Temperature transmitters

Job description

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7BY

Pay:

£40,000 to £45,000 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/01/2026

About this job

Due to the continued success and increase in business my client is looking to enhance the team that look after the machinery and plant by employing a Plant Technician.

As the Plant Technician you will be responsible for a specific part of the business and the task of keeping it running so the product gets out the door.

Before you apply the bits your need to know:

• this position will start as a day role (working 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm) but once trained you will be required to work a 2 shift pattern which will be a morning and then afternoon shift.

There may be a 3rd shift in he future too

• in busy periods and urgent breakdowns, there may be the need to work over these hours, weekends and possibly a call out expectation
• all paid at an enhanced rate
• so flexibility is key Your role will be to assist the very hands on manager with the day to day running of the production area and associated plant and services.

You will need to have skills, and had experience in some if not all of these areas: Steam systems Chilled water and refrigeration Pneumatic/pressure systems Vacuum systems Freeze drying Mechanical bias with some electrical/controls experience

• pressure and temperature transmitters etc Chemical dosing systems General fitting and fabrication Welding (mainly TIG) Ability to read and interpret engineering and P&ID drawings Health and safety awareness Working at height Confined space work There will be training offered if all of the criteria is not hit, so if you are eager to learn and enhance your skills, then please apply.

Benefits 33 days annual leave

• inclusive of bank holdidays Pension Training and progression Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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