What's In It For You?

Lead Your Team with Impact: Step into a leadership role where you'll guide and develop a team of skilled mechanical technicians. You'll have the autonomy to shape the team, build a high-performance culture, and directly influence operational success.
Accelerate Your Career Growth: Join a business that has poured over £150M into its South Wales operations, continuously investing in state-of-the-art facilities and top talent. As part of a dedicated team of 40+ maintenance professionals, your ideas for improvement and innovation won't just be heard - they'll be implemented. This is your chance to progress within a business that genuinely values continuous improvement.
Champion Sustainability & Make a Difference: Be part of a company leading the way in the circular economy, recycling over 8 million tonnes of waste annually. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine your engineering expertise with the chance to contribute to a greener future.

About the Mechanical Engineer Role:

As the Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in pushing mechanical engineering standards within a lean, Total Quality Management (TQM) environment. You won't be content with just maintaining current processes; you'll be tasked with driving significant improvements in performance and reliability across the site. Your key focus areas will include:

Data-Driven Decision Making: Harness engineering data and analytics to predict and prevent potential downtime, ensuring smooth operations and maximising efficiency.
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies that reduce reactive maintenance, providing a proactive approach to asset care.
Team Development: Lead and mentor maintenance technicians and contractors, instilling best practices and ensuring your team consistently meets high-performance standards.
Advanced Problem-Solving: Tackle complex hydraulic and pneumatic challenges, allowing you to stretch your technical capabilities and deliver innovative solutions.
Design & Implementation: Spearhead the design and installation of new mechanical equipment that will enhance production efficiency and contribute to the overall improvement of the site.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Qualifications: Ideally, a degree in mechanical engineering, though HNC/HND qualifications with significant experience will also be considered.
Experience: Proven track record in mechanical maintenance within heavy industrial settings.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, with a knack for solving complex engineering challenges.

The Package:

Salary: A base salary of up to £48,500; after probation, there will also be a £2,500 call-out allowance.
Benefits: A bonus of up to 10%, 5% company pension contribution, cash healthcare plan, 25 + 8 holidays, and life insurance.

Why Join This Organisation?

This isn't just another mechanical engineer job - it's an opportunity to join a market leader with a rich history of success and a future-focused outlook. With substantial investment in South Wales and a culture that prizes innovation and continuous improvement, you'll be stepping into a stable yet ambitious company. Expect to work with industry experts who are passionate about what they do in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and shared achievements.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a driven mechanical engineer ready to take the next big step in your career and want to be part of something larger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today

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