Plant Technician in Baglan

Randstad Engineering; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Port Talbot seeks a Plant Technician to maintain and enhance machinery operations. This hands-on role requires experience with steam, refrigeration, and pneumatic systems, alongside a willingness to work flexible shifts. The ideal candidate will possess skills in welding, mechanical systems, and health and safety practices. Training will be provided for eager learners. The position offers benefits like 33 days of annual leave and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension

Training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience with steam systems and refrigeration.
• Familiar with pneumatic and pressure systems.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems and freeze drying.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the production area.
• Maintain machinery and plant systems.
• Work flexible shifts and manage urgent breakdowns.

Skills

Steam systems

Chilled water and refrigeration

Pneumatic/pressure systems

Vacuum systems

Freeze drying

Mechanical bias with some electrical/controls experience

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

Job description

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 the 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.

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