Engineering Support Technician
Location : Cambrian Industrial Park, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX
Salary : Circa £28,000 DOE
Contract : Full-time, Permanent
Hours/Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm on a rotating shift)
Department : Engineering
The Opportunity
We're looking for a multi-skilled Engineering Support Technician to join our site-based engineering team in Tonypandy.
This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of electrical and mechanical equipment across a busy manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy fault-finding, improving reliability, and working closely with production to keep things running smoothly, this role offers variety, responsibility, and long-term development.
What you'll be doing
Maintenance & Breakdown Response
Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
Using schematics, manuals and diagnostic tools to identify root causes
Ensuring breakdowns are resolved quickly and safely to minimise downtime
Recording all maintenance and repair activity accurately for analysis and compliance
Continuous Improvement & Projects
Supporting equipment upgrades, automation projects and cost-reduction initiatives
Applying root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys
Taking part in CI activities using Lean principles
Helping to improve reliability, efficiency and plant performance
Compliance, Safety & Standards
Working in line with electrical legislation and HSE requirements
Adhering to BRC food packaging standards
Completing hazard tags and maintaining safe systems of work
Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards at all times
Documentation & Systems
Maintaining accurate records in line with ISO 9000
Liaising with internal teams and suppliers for parts and materials
Supporting audits and providing technical input where required
Teamworking & Collaboration
Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
Providing technical support during problem-solving and improvement activities
Playing a key role in reducing downtime and improving equipment uptime
What success looks like
Fast and effective breakdown response
High levels of equipment reliability and uptime
Planned maintenance completed on schedule
Strong safety compliance and audit performance
Positive contribution to CI projects and cost savings
What we're looking for
Essential
Fully qualified Electrician with hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation
Working knowledge of:
PLCs
Inverter drives
Pneumatics and hydraulics
Safety circuits
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently while being a strong team player
Flexible, proactive approach
Desirable
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Lean, PPM and modern maintenance philosophies
Why join us
A varied, hands-on engineering role with real impact on site performance
Opportunity to contribute to improvement projects and automation initiatives
Supportive engineering team and collaborative site culture
A role where your technical skills are valued and developed
If you're an experienced, practical engineer looking for a stable role with variety, responsibility and the chance to make real improvements on site, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our Engineering team!
No agencies please.
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