Shift Mechanical Technician

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Location: South Wales

Salary: Competitive salary including shift allowance, plus bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package.

The Opportunity

A leading industrial manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join its engineering team on a rotating shift pattern. This role is responsible for maintaining critical plant equipment, supporting operational performance, and ensuring manufacturing processes run safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and breakdown repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults within complex manufacturing systems to minimise downtime.
• Install, maintain and improve plant and equipment to agreed engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing performance targets.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and legislative requirements.
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and records using the site's maintenance management systems.
• Contribute to risk assessments and change management processes relating to plant and equipment modifications.
• Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel where required, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
• Assist with training and knowledge sharing across engineering and operational teams.