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