Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 12h Shifts + Bonus

Carbon 60

Llanelli

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 43,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance
Performance bonus
Generous leave
Pension scheme
Training and development
Employee assistance
Discount schemes
Free parking

Job summary

Carbon 60 in South Wales seeks an experienced Shift Mechanical Technician to join the engineering team on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, then 4 days off). You will maintain critical plant equipment, diagnose faults, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Candidates hold an HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, have proven heavy industrial maintenance experience, and can supervise contractors when required.

Qualifications

  • HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification gained through a recognised apprenticeship route.
  • Proven experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, processing, or production environment.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Experience supervising personnel and ensuring safe execution of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and breakdown repairs on mechanical equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve faults within complex manufacturing systems to minimise downtime.
  • Install, maintain and improve plant and equipment to agreed engineering standards.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing performance targets.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and legislative requirements.
  • Produce accurate maintenance reports and records using the site's maintenance management systems.
  • Contribute to risk assessments and change management processes relating to plant and equipment modifications.
  • Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel where required, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
  • Assist with training and knowledge sharing across engineering and operational teams.

Skills

Fault-finding
Independent working
Team collaboration
Supervisory experience

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (apprenticeship route)

Job description

Carbon 60 in South Wales seeks an experienced Shift Mechanical Technician to join the engineering team on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, then 4 days off). You will maintain critical plant equipment, diagnose faults, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Candidates hold an HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, have proven heavy industrial maintenance experience, and can supervise contractors when required.

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