Job Description
Mechanical Engineering Supervisor Port Talbot Salary of circa £50,000
What You'll Do:
Yolk Recruitment is exclusively supporting a well-established manufacturing business in South Wales, operating from a modern, high-volume production facility supplying blue-chip and specialist customers in quality-driven sectors.
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you'll take responsibility for mechanical reliability on a days-based role, combining hands-on maintenance with leadership and continuous improvement activity.
Key duties include:
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Planning and delivering scheduled mechanical maintenance
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Supporting and overseeing mechanical breakdown response
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Leading and supervising engineers, apprentices and contractors
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Driving health and safety compliance and maintenance systems
* Completing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes
* Supporting machinery upgrades and site improvement projects
* Working closely with production and other site functions
What You'll Bring:
* Strong mechanical engineering background, ideally HNC or HND qualified
* Experience within FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environments
* Proven fault-finding and breakdown experience
* Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams
* A hands-on, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
* Good communication skills and the ability to manage priorities
Experience with machining, welding, CAD or BRC environments would be beneficial but not essential.
Why You Should Apply:
* Salary of circa £50,000
* Permanent, days-based role with no shift work
* Senior position within a stable, well-invested manufacturing site
* Ongoing machinery investment and continuous improvement focus
* Clear long-term progression opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Contact Jacob Purcell to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch!
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