Engineering Support Technician

Job Description

Engineering Support Technician

Location
:
Cambrian Industrial Park, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX

Salary
:
Circa £28,000 DOE
Contract
:
Full-time, Permanent
Hours/Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm on a rotating shift)
Department
:
Engineering

The Opportunity

We're looking for a multi-skilled Engineering Support Technician to join our site-based engineering team in Tonypandy.

This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of electrical and mechanical equipment across a busy manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy fault-finding, improving reliability, and working closely with production to keep things running smoothly, this role offers variety, responsibility, and long-term development.

• Maintenance & Breakdown Response
  • Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
  • Using schematics, manuals and diagnostic tools to identify root causes
  • Ensuring breakdowns are resolved quickly and safely to minimise downtime
  • Recording all maintenance and repair activity accurately for analysis and compliance
• Continuous Improvement & Projects
  • Supporting equipment upgrades, automation projects and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Applying root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys
  • Taking part in CI activities using Lean principles
  • Helping to improve reliability, efficiency and plant performance
• Compliance, Safety & Standards
  • Working in line with electrical legislation and HSE requirements
  • Adhering to BRC food packaging standards
  • Completing hazard tags and maintaining safe systems of work
  • Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards at all times
• Documentation & Systems
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with ISO 9000
  • Liaising with internal teams and suppliers for parts and materials
  • Supporting audits and providing technical input where required
• Team working & Collaboration
  • Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
  • Providing technical support during problem-solving and improvement activities
  • Playing a key role in reducing downtime and improving equipment uptime

• Fast and effective breakdown response
• High levels of equipment reliability and uptime
• Planned maintenance completed on schedule
• Strong safety compliance and audit performance
• Positive contribution to CI projects and cost savings

• Essential
  • Fully qualified Electrician with hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of:
  • PLCs
  • Inverter drives
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Safety circuits
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work independently while being a strong team player
  • Flexible, proactive approach
• Desirable
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of Lean, PPM and modern maintenance philosophies

A varied, hands-on engineering role with real impact on site performance
Opportunity to contribute to improvement projects and automation initiatives
Supportive engineering team and collaborative site culture
A role where your technical skills are valued and developed

If you're an experienced, practical engineer looking for a stable role with variety, responsibility and the chance to make real improvements on site, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our Engineering team!

No agencies please.