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Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Cardiff, UK
Industries: Chemical / COMAH / Papermill / Power / Biomass / Steel
Employment Type: Permanent

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing maintenance team in a highly respected industrial facility? Following a successful recent hire, our client is looking for another Mechanical Engineering Technician to support their expanding operations.

With a full order book for the next three years and multi-million-pound site investments, this is the perfect time to be part of a company committed to growth, innovation, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure high levels of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) compliance for all maintenance activities.
Support unplanned stoppage recovery and assist with first-line fault-finding and problem-solving.
Collaborate with departments to enhance plant reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) through FMEA/RCM studies and preventive maintenance strategies.
Assist the MRO Stores Controller in optimising inventory for plant reliability and performance.
Supervise contractors for maintenance and capital project activities during plant outages.
Maintain detailed equipment records using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Key Requirements

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, pipelines, boilers, vessels, and heat exchangers.
Knowledge of maintenance and reliability tools (FMEA, RCM, condition monitoring, CMMS).
Experience with alignment techniques, ultrasonics, vibration analysis, and thermography.
Understanding of pressure systems, confined space entry, risk assessments, and hot work permits.
Strong reporting skills with the ability to assess, improve, and implement maintenance workflows.

Why Join?

Be part of a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with a company making significant site investments.
Work with an experienced team that values innovation and problem-solving.
Contribute to major projects in a highly regulated industry.
If you're a mechanically skilled engineer who thrives in an evolving industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV