Average Engineer salary in Wales

Maintenance EngineerLocation: Birmingham – Walkers Chocolates HQSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceContract: Full-time, PermanentDepartment: EngineeringReports to: Maintenance ManagerThe OpportunityAre you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environmentWe are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team at Walkers Chocolates HQ in Birmingham, responsible for keeping manufacturing machinery, equipment and site facilities operating safely, reliably and efficiently.This is a varied role combining planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown response, fault finding and continuous improvement, with a real focus on reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability and supporting production performance.A Day in the LifeAs a Maintenance Engineer, you'll work closely with production and engineering teams to keep equipment operating at optimum performance. You'll respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs, while also delivering planned maintenance and identifying opportunities to prevent recurring failures. You'll contribute to continuous improvement projects, support changeovers and start-ups, maintain accurate engineering records and help ensure all engineering activities meet the required safety, quality and food safety standards.What You'll Do• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and production uptime.• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs.• Analyse recurring equipment failures and contribute to corrective actions and structured problem solving.• Support continuous improvement, Kaizen, defect elimination and equipment performance projects.• Maintain accurate maintenance records, defect logs and engineering documentation.• Support production during changeovers, start-ups and operational improvements.• Work in accordance with GMP, food safety, quality, legality and product authenticity requirements.• Maintain engineering tools, equipment and work areas in line with 5S standards.• Build strong working relationships with production teams and escalate significant downtime or recurring issues where required.What You'll Bring• A recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering qualification, or equivalent practical experience.• Hands-on experience within a maintenance engineering environment.• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding and breakdown response skills.• Experience carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance.• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.• Good computer literacy and experience using maintenance systems.• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.• The flexibility to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support operational requirements.Desirable Experience• Multi-skilled engineering capability across electrical and mechanical disciplines.• Experience with high-speed packaging or manufacturing machinery.• PLC fault-finding and diagnostic experience.• Previous experience within FMCG or food manufacturing.• Knowledge of BDA analysis, PPM systems and continuous improvement methodologies.• GMP and food manufacturing compliance experience.What Success Looks LikeYou'll play a key role in improving equipment availability, reducing downtime and supporting reliable production. Success will be measured through effective preventative maintenance, improved breakdown response and MTTR, reduced equipment-related quality issues, successful changeovers and a strong contribution to safe and efficient operations.The EnvironmentThis is a site-based manufacturing position, working around production machinery and engineering equipment. The role involves regular standing, walking, bending and manual handling, with PPE required in designated areas. You will be expected to work in accordance with all health, safety, food safety and quality requirements.If you're a proactive Maintenance Engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a passion for keeping manufacturing operations running at their best, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.No agencies please.

As a Platform Engineer in the financial services industry based in Cardiff, you'll play a key role in managing and improving the technology infrastructure that supports business operations. You'll focus on ensuring systems run efficiently, securely, and reliably to keep the organisation's technology platforms performing at their best.Client DetailsA financial services company located in Cardiff.DescriptionMaintain and optimise the organisation's technology platforms to ensure high performance and reliability.Implement upgrades and updates to existing systems as required.Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime.Collaborate with the technology team to design and deploy new solutions.Ensure platform security measures are in place and up to date.Support automation initiatives to streamline processes and improve efficiency.Document processes and provide guidance to other team members as needed.Work closely with stakeholders to ensure platform requirements align with business needs.ProfileA successful Platform Engineer should have:Experience working with technology platforms in the financial services industry.Strong technical skills in platform management and optimisation.Knowledge of system security and best practices.A proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.Job OfferA salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.Permanent position based in Cardiff.Additional benefits to be confirmed.If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Engineering GeologistReference: BY262785Location: Stratford upon AvonSalary: £28,000 - £35,000An established environmental and geotechnical consultancy is seeking an experienced Engineering Geologist to join its expanding ground investigation team near Stratford upon Avon. This Engineering Geologist opportunity offers involvement in a broad range of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects, with excellent technical support and clear career progression.What's on offer:Salary of £28,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.A varied workload across multiple project types.Client-facing responsibilities and networking opportunities.Continued Professional Development and training.Company pension and comprehensive benefits package.Key responsibilities for the Engineering Geologist:Supervising site and ground investigation activities.Preparing factual and interpretative reports.Completing desk studies.Monitoring groundwater and ground gas.Logging soil and rock samples.Communicating with clients and project teams.Mentoring junior staff members.Requirements for the Engineering Geologist:Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.Previous experience within the geotechnical or ground investigation sector.Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to sites.Full right to work in the UK.Live within commuting distance of Stratford upon Avon.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Working towards or already holding professional chartership.This Engineering Geologist position provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career with a respected consultancy in the Stratford upon Avon area. Apply today! If you are interested in this or other Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.