Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Ammanford
3 Shift Pattern (Monday to Friday)
Circa -42,000 + Benefits

Yolk Recruitment is working with a well-established manufacturing business in the Ammanford area to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team on a permanent three-shift rotation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer looking to join a stable and growing manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and production facilities. You''ll play a key role in maintaining plant performance, supporting production targets, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency
• Undertaking basic electrical fault finding and supporting electrical repairs where required
• Completing welding and fabrication work to support breakdown repairs, equipment modifications, and improvement projects
• Maintaining mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce recurring faults
• Working closely with production teams to ensure maximum machine availability
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company standards

• A recognised engineering qualification such as an Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience gained within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Basic electrical fault-finding experience and confidence working on multi-skilled maintenance tasks
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Experience working with mechanical drives, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment

• Circa -42,000 annual salary
• Monday to Friday three-shift rotation
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Secure employment with an established manufacturer
• Opportunity to work within a supportive engineering team on a well-invested site

If you''re a Mechanical Engineer with welding experience and basic electrical fault-finding skills looking for a new challenge in a busy manufacturing environment, we''d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you''re perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be a great fit, please get in touch.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.