Salary
ZAR102000- ZAR102000 per month + relocation costs, inc VISAs
Location
Cardiff
Job Reference
BBBH4570SA
Job Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14/05/2025
Job Details
Opportunity to relocate to the UK
Full Relocation Package
- Full VISA support for you, your spouse and dependents under 18.
- £2,000 (R47,000) tax-free payment within the first few weeks of starting employment.
- Accommodation in a Cardiff City Centre hotel for the first month in the UK.
- Travel costs between the airport and the hotel on arrival in the UK
Learn & Develop – Benefit from an in-house learning and development team dedicated to helping you grow and progress in your career.
Boost Your Career – Join a major South Wales brand, where you’ll put your engineering leadership skills to the test in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Make a Difference – Be involved in continuous improvement projects that will shape the company’s future.
What you’ll do as a mechanical engineer:
As the Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in pushing mechanical engineering standards within a lean, Total Quality Management (TQM) environment. You won’t be content with just maintaining current processes; you’ll be tasked with driving significant improvements in performance and reliability across the site. Your key focus areas will include:
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Harness engineering data and analytics to predict and prevent potential downtime, ensuring smooth operations and maximising efficiency.
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies that reduce reactive maintenance, providing a proactive approach to asset care.
- Team Development: Lead and mentor maintenance technicians and contractors, instilling best practices and ensuring your team consistently meets high-performance standards.
- Advanced Problem-Solving: Tackle complex hydraulic and pneumatic challenges, allowing you to stretch your technical capabilities and deliver innovative solutions.
- Design & Implementation: Spearhead the design and installation of new mechanical equipment that will enhance production efficiency and contribute to the overall improvement of the site.
What You’ll Need to Succeed as a Mechanical Engineer
- Qualifications: Ideally, a degree in mechanical engineering, though HNC/HND qualifications with significant experience will also be considered.
- Experience: Proven track record in mechanical maintenance within heavy industrial settings.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, with a knack for solving complex engineering challenges.
The package on offer:
A salary of up to £52,500 (cR102,000), plus a bonus of up to 10%, a call-out allowance of £2,500, a 5% pension and 25 + 8 holidays.
About the employer
A major employer and respected brand in South Wales, the UK, and across Europe. Known for significant investments in the region and offering a stable, secure career opportunity.
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Job Skills: mechanical engineering, mechanical engineer, steel, manufacturing, engineering
