At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance and improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing firm with a modern facility in Port Talbot.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, eyecare vouchers, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the manufacturing sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG, strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on engineering expertise.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Rhino Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established manufacturing client based in Port Talbot. The client is a highly successful manufacturing business operating from its South Wales facility since 1993 and continues to experience steady and sustained growth. Part of an international group with operations across Europe, the company manufactures aluminium aerosol containers used within the personal care, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors from a modern, state‑of‑the‑art production facility. Due to continued growth and a commitment to operational excellence, our client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team.
Benefits
- Workplace pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced paternity pay and leave
- Additional employee benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and carrying out scheduled maintenance activities
- Assisting with machinery breakdowns, including out‑of‑hours support where required
- Supporting and promoting maintenance systems and procedures
- Maintaining maintenance records, reports and software systems
- Ensuring compliance with all health and safety legislation
- Supervising Shift Engineers, Apprentices and Contractors
- Participating in machinery and process improvement initiatives
- Conducting root cause analysis on equipment failures
- Providing shift cover during periods of absence or sickness
- Producing CAD drawings when required
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience within a fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment
- Experience responding to mechanical breakdowns
- Strong analytical problem‑solving skills
- Hands‑on engineering approach
- Good workload management and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Machining and welding experience
- Good computer literacy
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A–C including English, Mathematics and Science
Desirable
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience within a BRC‑certified environment
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
About You
The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, proactive and capable of thriving in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will have a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent fault‑finding ability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunities
Rhino Recruitment and our client are equal opportunities employers and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please advise us when applying.
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