Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer / Plant Engineer

Salary: Up to £36,000

The Role

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical / Plant Engineer to support the smooth and efficient operation of site machinery and equipment. This role is key to ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining a safe working environment through proactive and reactive maintenance.

You will be hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive mechanical maintenance across all plant and equipment.
• Respond promptly to machinery faults and breakdowns, diagnosing issues efficiently to restore production as quickly as possible.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring faults and suggesting long-term engineering solutions.
• Complete maintenance and repair work safely while production is running, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Deliver a strong preventative maintenance programme with a focus on reliability and equipment performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations, company standards, and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.
• Manage time effectively to ensure engineering resource is used efficiently and downtime is kept to a minimum.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, ideally with a recognised apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Competent in MIG / MAG welding.
• Proactive, practical, and solution-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight operational deadlines.
• Strong team player with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Committed to ongoing development and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established operation.
• Supportive engineering team and structured maintenance environment.
• Opportunities for skill development and progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested, apply today and we will call you to discuss.

JDRSwansea