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! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!