Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

📌 Maintenance Engineer - Days
📍 Cwm (South Wales)
💰 £36,500 - £38,500

What You'll Do:

Join a growing Material processing facility where no two days look the same. You will be part of a hands-on engineering team, playing a key role in keeping plant operations running efficiently and safely.

• Carry out daily inspections across plant and workshop areas, ensuring high safety and housekeeping standards
• Work from maintenance schedules and job sheets, prioritising urgent tasks effectively
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance, forming the majority of your workload
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime across the site
• Maintain and repair conveyors, screening equipment and plant machinery
• Work within permit systems, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Support a fast-paced environment, handling multiple maintenance challenges each day

What You'll Bring:

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years' experience within manufacturing, production or heavy plant environments
• Strong mechanical background with experience on conveyors, rollers, belts, motors and gearboxes
• Confident fault finding and ability to strip down and rebuild mechanical components
• Solid hydraulics knowledge, including pressure testing and component replacement
• Understanding of pneumatics and ability to fault find and repair systems
• Experience dealing with common plant issues such as blockages, belt failures and component breakdowns
• Basic electrical knowledge including isolation and safe working practices is desirable
• Exposure to PLC systems would be advantageous but not essential
• A proactive, team-focused attitude with strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working in a demanding, hands-on waste processing environment

Why You Should Apply:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is continuing to invest and grow, offering genuine long-term stability and career progression.

• Clear pathway into Senior Engineer or Team Lead roles
• Opportunities to move into operations, continuous improvement or off-tools roles
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with a hands-on manager
• Ongoing training and development with real investment in your career
• Strong benefits package including enhanced pension and full PPE provision
• Option to work bank holidays at double time with additional days back

Ready to Apply?

Contact Jacob Purcell to find out more.

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

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