MAINTENANCE ENGINEER ROLE MECHANICALLY BIAS
LLANTRISANT
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF
DAYS ONLY 4 ON 4 OFF
Starting salary at £37500
4 on4 0ff days (6am-6pm) 21 days holiday option to purchase more
What you'll do:
* Ensure the continued upkeep of the Llantrisant Manufacturing Facility for all mechanical, rotating equipment, piping systems, and associated electrical & instrumentation equipment through a hands-on approach.
* Proactively carry out preventative maintenance, support service visits, mechanical inspections, alignments, and other measures primarily focused on mechanical integrity, whilst supporting electrical and control system tasks.
* Develop maintenance procedures and other Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental documentation as necessary, with a focus on mechanical safety and operational integrity.
* Working safely on site and adhering to health and safety procedures for maintenance work.
* Work with Process Engineers, Plant Engineers & other production R&D staff on troubleshooting and improvement projects, often leading on mechanical fault analysis.
* Ensure all Maintenance (internal & contractors) work, both mechanical and electrical, is carried out correctly, safely and recorded as per the procedures.
* Act as a key stakeholder in the facility and be available for remote support and call out – process to be defined.
* Any other reasonable duties as required by management of the company.
* Working Hours: Shift pattern (4 on 4 off days / 12 hour shifts).
What you'll need:
* Strong experience in fault finding and repair of mechanical systems, including pumps, agitators, pipework, valves, seals, and rotating equipment.
* Experience with mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical control/automation systems.
* Experience with three-phase motors, drives and instrumentation involving flow, pressure, temperature, and level measurement.
* Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and P&ID drawings.
* Ability to write clear effective reports and procedures.
* Ability to follow complex work instructions and document completed work accurately.
* Ability to work at heights, handle and work with heavy equipment.
* Basic workshop skills, including fitting, welding (desirable), and fabrication.
* HNC qualified in an engineering discipline or time served apprenticeship with experience.
Desirable but not essential:
* Experience of working in a chemical environment.
* Experience of Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance in hazardous areas.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable (demonstrating electrical awareness).
* Familiar with DSEAR and ATEX zones.
* Experience of PLC systems, Control Panels, HMI's & SCADA Systems (preferably Siemens S7-1500).
* Specific training or certifications in mechanical areas (e.g., rotating equipment, confined space, rigging).
Would you be interested?