Plant Technician: Production Machinery Specialist

Randstad Engineering; Baglan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Technician in Baglan, United Kingdom. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and plant systems while providing support to the management team. Successful candidates will have experience in steam systems, refrigeration, and welding. The position offers benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and opportunities for training and career progression. Flexibility in working hours will be required.

Benefits

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Pension

Training and progression

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager with the day-to-day running of production area
• Ensure machinery and plant are operational
• Respond to 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

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Plant Technician in Baglan, United Kingdom. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and plant systems while providing support to the management team. Successful candidates will have experience in steam systems, refrigeration, and welding. The position offers benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and opportunities for training and career progression. Flexibility in working hours will be required.