MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cardiff is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the Cardiff Harbour Authority. The position requires a formal Mechanical apprenticeship and relevant Engineering Certification, along with extensive knowledge in hydraulics. The role offers opportunities for further education and training, while requiring a proactive team player skilled in fault finding and problem solving. Candidates must be flexible to work outside normal hours and in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

Training package

Opportunities for further education and development

Qualifications

• High level of Mechanical Engineering knowledge, especially in hydraulics.
• Significant Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Heavy industry experience is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Cardiff Barrage as part of Barrage Engineering Team.
• Work outside normal hours and in all weather conditions.
• Carry out rectifications work within an hour of major failures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Fault finding

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Education

Formal Mechanical apprenticeship

Engineering Certification (HNC or similar)

Job description

Cardiff Harbour Authority engineering maintenance team was created to maintain the Cardiff Barrage. A Mechanical Engineering post has become available as part of the Barrage Engineering Team.

About the job

Candidates must have gained a formal Mechanical apprenticeship and have a suitable Engineering Certification (HNC or similar). The role requires a high level of Mechanical Engineering knowledge particularly with regards to hydraulics.

What We Are Looking For From You

The post will provide a unique opportunity for those who have significant Mechanical Engineering experience. The selected candidate will be expected to be flexible, an excellent team worker and have good communication skills. They must be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate initiative. Fault finding and problem solving skills are essential. In addition, heavy industry experience is a requirement of the post.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work outside of normal hours and in all weather conditions. A statutory requirement under the post is to be able to arrive on site and carry out rectifications work within an hour of any major failure being identified.

In return Cardiff Harbour Authority will provide a training package to include the opportunity of further education and development.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.