Engineering Support Technician

Location
:
Cambrian Industrial Park, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX

Salary
:
Circa £28,000 DOE
Contract
:
Full‑time, Permanent
Hours/Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm on a rotating shift)
Department
:
Engineering

We’re looking for a multi‑skilled Engineering Support Technician to join our site‑based engineering team in Tonypandy.

This is a practical, hands‑on role supporting the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of electrical and mechanical equipment across a busy manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy fault‑finding, improving reliability, and working closely with production to keep things running smoothly, this role offers variety, responsibility, and long‑term development.

• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults
• Using schematics, manuals and diagnostic tools to identify root causes
• Ensuring breakdowns are resolved quickly and safely to minimise downtime
• Recording all maintenance and repair activity accurately for analysis and compliance
• Supporting equipment upgrades, automation projects and cost‑reduction initiatives
• Applying root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys
• Taking part in CI activities using Lean principles
• Helping to improve reliability, efficiency and plant performance

• Working in line with electrical legislation and HSE requirements
• Adhering to BRC food packaging standards
• Completing hazard tags and maintaining safe systems of work
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards at all times

• Maintaining accurate records in line with ISO 9000
• Liaising with internal teams and suppliers for parts and materials
• Supporting audits and providing technical input where required
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams
• Providing technical support during problem‑solving and improvement activities
• Playing a key role in reducing downtime and improving equipment uptime

• Fast and effective breakdown response
• High levels of equipment reliability and uptime
• Planned maintenance completed on schedule
• Strong safety compliance and audit performance
• Positive contribution to CI projects and cost savings

Fully qualified Electrician with hands‑on electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation

• PLCs
• Inverter drives
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Safety circuits
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently while being a strong team player
• Flexible, proactive approach
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean, PPM and modern maintenance philosophies
• A varied, hands‑on engineering role with real impact on site performance
• Opportunity to contribute to improvement projects and automation initiatives
• Supportive engineering team and collaborative site culture
• A role where your technical skills are valued and developed

If you’re an experienced, practical engineer looking for a stable role with variety, responsibility and the chance to make real improvements on site, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our Engineering team!

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

Company Reg No.

- SC372990 | VAT Reg No.

- GB