Mechanical Engineering Technician
Location: Cardiff, UK
Industries: Chemical / COMAH / Papermill / Power / Biomass / Steel
Employment Type: Permanent
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing maintenance team in a highly respected industrial facility? Following a successful recent hire, our client is looking for another Mechanical Engineering Technician to support their expanding operations.
With a full order book for the next three years and multi-million-pound site investments, this is the perfect time to be part of a company committed to growth, innovation, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure high levels of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) compliance for all maintenance activities.
- Support unplanned stoppage recovery and assist with first-line fault-finding and problem-solving.
- Collaborate with departments to enhance plant reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through FMEA/RCM studies and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Assist the MRO Stores Controller in optimising inventory for plant reliability and performance.
- Supervise contractors for maintenance and capital project activities during plant outages.
- Maintain detailed equipment records using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Key Requirements
- Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
- Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, pipelines, boilers, vessels, and heat exchangers.
- Knowledge of maintenance and reliability tools (FMEA, RCM, condition monitoring, CMMS).
- Experience with alignment techniques, ultrasonics, vibration analysis, and thermography.
- Understanding of pressure systems, confined space entry, risk assessments, and hot work permits.
- Strong reporting skills with the ability to assess, improve, and implement maintenance workflows.
Why Join?
- Be part of a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with a company making significant site investments.
- Work with an experienced team that values innovation and problem-solving.
- Contribute to major projects in a highly regulated industry.
If you're a mechanically skilled engineer who thrives in an evolving industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV!