Mechanical Engineer

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

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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