Mechanical Technician (in shift)

Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering

Location:

Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 2FP

Date: 30 Oct 2025

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With a presence in 12 European countries and 11 U.S. states, we employ over 9,000 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products, including toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins, are available in more than 50 countries.

We proudly own well-known brands such as Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, while also producing for private-label retailers. With the Papernet brand, we also cater to the "Away-from-Home" sector, ensuring quality solutions for businesses and public spaces.

Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

PURPOSE

To guarantee the maintenance of mechanical processes in a manner that will ensure the highest reliability within the shift in line with Group standards, safety guidelines and work instructions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To intervene in case of mechanical breakdown and assist with troubleshooting of equipment problems
To repair and perform preventive maintenance as per established standards and plans
To check equipment and operating systems and correct wherever necessary
To ensure mechanical operations, standards and controls are maintained at high quality.
To complete maintenance care obligations and render assistance in equipment repair as necessary
To perform quality improvement and cost reduction and productivity as obligated
To oversee mechanical devices while in operation and listen for complications using accurate testing and measuring instruments
To take out inoperative parts by disassembling devices with the use specific tools
To regulate downtime by enlightening production staff on standard preventive maintenance methods
To maintain records and files if requested
To participate in emergency on-call duty on a rotational basis and work all shifts flexibly when job demands
To ensure a high level of housekeeping of the working area is maintained throughout the shift
To ensure health & safety rules are adhered to

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WHAT WE OFFER

A full-time employment
The chance to work in an international Group and a concrete opportunity for professional growth
A dynamic environment based on teamwork
Sofidel Language Learning Programme through innovative digital platform for you and one additional user, such as family member or friend.

HOURS OF WORK

Full time 12-hour shifts (06:30 -18:30 or 18:30 - 06:30) with a mixture of days and nights. Hours work out at an average of 42 hours per week. The role follows a 4-week rota:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Week 1	Days	Days	Off	Off	Nights	Nights	Nights
Week 2	Off	Off	Days	Days	Off	Off	Off
Week 3	Nights	Nights	Off	Off	Days	Days	Days
Week 4	Off	Off	Nights	Nights	Off	Off	Off