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:
Planning and delivering scheduled mechanical maintenance
Supporting and overseeing mechanical breakdown response
Leading and supervising engineers, apprentices and contractors
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.
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