Mechanical Engineer Location: Port Talbot Site Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Shift Allowance Hours: Monday - Friday7am - 4pm or 1pm - 9pm depending on business needs Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a knack for solving problems and keeping production moving? We're looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join a high-performing maintenance team at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Port Talbot. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced environment producing high-quality products used in personal care, healthcare, and pharmaceutical markets. If you thrive in an FMCG environment and are passionate about engineering excellence, this role is for you. What You'll Be Doing Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults swiftly to minimise downtime Maintaining accurate records and reports Ensuring strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations Supporting production targets and site performance What We're Looking For Essential:Time-served Mechanical Apprenticeship GCSEs (A-C) in English, Science, and Mathematics (or equivalent) FMCG manufacturing experience Proven track record of responding to mechanical breakdowns Desirable: HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering Experience in a BRC Certified workplace Counterbalance forklift license Welding and machining skills Your Skills & Attributes A practical, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic Self-motivated and capable of managing your own workload Great communication skills across all levels Strong attention to detail and time management Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Analytical thinker with solid IT skills Closing date: 15/10/2025 To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to (url removed) By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future