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. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch!

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