Details:
- Salary: £42,000 - 42,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Caerphilly
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Mechanical Technician
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Are you a time-served Mechanical Technician looking for a secure, well-paid role within a high-volume manufacturing environment?
Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established manufacturer that supplies some of the UK's most recognisable food brands. Operating on a 3-shift pattern, this business has enjoyed consistent growth for over a decade and continues to invest heavily in modern machinery and the long-term development of its engineering team.
What You'll Do:
You will be a key part of the engineering function, supporting production performance and ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently, and to specification. Working closely with colleagues across shifts, you will contribute to continuous improvement and step up to resolve issues as they arise.
Provide engineering and operational support within a fast-paced manufacturing area
Set and adjust machinery to meet quality, output, and performance targets
Maintain and support automated inspection systems
Carry out fault finding, corrective actions, and detailed machine inspections
Respond effectively to both minor and major breakdowns to minimise downtime
Deliver planned preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability
What You'll Bring:
You will be a proactive and adaptable technician who enjoys working in a collaborative environment while remaining confident making decisions independently when required.
Time-served Mechanical Technician with at least 3 years' experience in manufacturing
Background in FMCG, packaging, food processing, or other high-speed production environments
Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving capability
Comfortable working a rotating 3-shift pattern
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate effectively across departments
Why You Should Apply:
This is a long-term opportunity with a stable and growing manufacturer that values its engineers and invests in their future. You will work with modern, automated equipment while benefiting from structured progression and competitive earnings.
Salary circa £42,000 including shift allowance
3-shift pattern within a well-supported engineering team
Structured development programme to support career progression
Modern, well-invested manufacturing environment
Secure role with a successful and expanding organisation
Ready to Apply?
Contact Andy Jones 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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