Location: South Wales
Salary: £50,000 + Bonus + Call Out
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
About the Role
We're recruiting a Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business with a large-scale production facility in South Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team, working on heavy industrial plant and equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Alongside day-to-day engineering activities, you'll lead maintenance projects, support plant improvements and help drive reliability across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and manage preventative maintenance activities, shutdowns and reactive repairs.
* Lead mechanical projects from planning through to completion.
* Ensure work is carried out safely through effective risk assessments, permits and method statements.
* Support reliability improvements and identify opportunities to increase plant performance.
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
* Lead, coach and develop a team of Mechanical Technicians.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for manufacturing and continuous improvement.
You'll ideally have:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
* Experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial processing or similar environment.
* Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance and reliability engineering.
* Experience leading engineering projects and developing maintenance teams.
* A practical, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
If you're looking to join a business that continues to invest in its people, equipment and facilities while offering genuine long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Keywords: Mechanical Engineer | Maintenance Engineer | Reliability Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance | Heavy Industry | Manufacturing | Industrial Engineering | Preventative Maintenance | Engineering Projects | Mechanical Engineering | Continuous Improvement | Team Leadership
Salary description
£49999.00 - £50000.00 per year