Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location:

Industrial Manufacturing Plant, South Wales

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00

Salary:

40,000, dependant on experience

About the Role

We are a engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support preventative maintenance activities at an industrial manufacturing facility in South Wales. This is a hands-on role working on-site as part of a close-knit team, with direct oversight from one of our Project Engineers.

You'll be responsible for delivering scheduled mechanical maintenance tasks, identifying and reporting faults, and ensuring all work is completed safely and accurately. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-performing consultancy environment, supporting a major UK manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

Complete planned mechanical maintenance (PPM) activities across plant equipment Carry out routine inspections, lubrication, and component replacement Identify faults, record findings in the site's CMMS, and report issues to the senior engineer or nominated site contact Assist with the upkeep and reliability of pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, and other mechanical systems Work both independently and collaboratively with the wider maintenance team Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring faults, suggesting maintenance optimisations, and contributing feedback to improve task planning and reliability. Follow site safety protocols and permit-to-work systems Communicate clearly with engineering, operations, and client personnel

Requirements

Recognised Level 3 qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance Experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment Strong understanding of mechanical fault finding and routine maintenance practices Ability to read and work from technical drawings and PPM schedules Comfortable using CMMS systems or paper-based reporting Good ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK Tools and PPE must be provided by the candidate

What We Offer

Competitive rate Stable weekday shifts (no weekends or nights) Support from a senior engineer on-site Opportunity to work with a respected engineering consultancy Potential for future assignments within our associate network
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 18/08/2025