Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Location: South Wales Salary: £50,000 + Bonus + Call Out Job Type: Full Time | Permanent About the Role We're recruiting a Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business with a large-scale production facility in South Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team, working on heavy industrial plant and equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Alongside day-to-day engineering activities, you'll lead maintenance projects, support plant improvements and help drive reliability across the site. Key Responsibilities * Plan and manage preventative maintenance activities, shutdowns and reactive repairs. * Lead mechanical projects from planning through to completion. * Ensure work is carried out safely through effective risk assessments, permits and method statements. * Support reliability improvements and identify opportunities to increase plant performance. * Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime. * Lead, coach and develop a team of Mechanical Technicians. About You We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for manufacturing and continuous improvement. You'll ideally have: * Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering. * Experience within a heavy manufacturing, industrial processing or similar environment. * Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance and reliability engineering. * Experience leading engineering projects and developing maintenance teams. * A practical, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills. If you're looking to join a business that continues to invest in its people, equipment and facilities while offering genuine long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Keywords: Mechanical Engineer | Maintenance Engineer | Reliability Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance | Heavy Industry | Manufacturing | Industrial Engineering | Preventative Maintenance | Engineering Projects | Mechanical Engineering | Continuous Improvement | Team Leadership