Candour Talent are recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their client’s team in Port Talbot. * Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent * Working Hours: Days Mon-Fri * Salary: £45-55k (depending on experience) Company Pension Life Assurance Our client is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Port Talbot. This is a hands-on role at a well-established manufacturing site in the area. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. The ideal candidate will be qualified to HNC/HND level in Mechanical engineering (or extensive hands-on experience), have senior level or team leadership experience, and proven success working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. Some reasonable out of hours assistance may be required for this role. The Role: * Establish and follow a Planned Preventative Maintenance Programme * Timely and effective fault finding and emergency repairs in response to any breakdowns * Maintain reports, records, and online system * Supervise Shift Engineers, Apprentices and Contractors * Complete root cause analysis of reoccurring issues * Liaise with other departments as required * Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives * Follow all H&S and compliance standards The Ideal Candidate: * HNC/HND Mechanical engineering and/or extensive and demonstrable experience in a maintenance engineering role * Basic electrical and pneumatic maintenance experience and/or knowledge * Proven maintenance experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment * Team Leadership and/or People Management experience * Machining and welding skills (desirable) * CAD knowledge and/or experience (desirable) INDP1 How to Apply: Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV. Who are we at Candour Talent? At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we're committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. Whether you're seeking a career change, advancement, or a new challenge, we're here to support you every step of the way. Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion