Contract Electrical Shift Engineer in Neath

Energy Jobline ZR; Neath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is managing a contract role for an Electrical Shift Engineer in South Wales. The position involves performing planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery, and resolving PLC faults to keep high-speed production lines running efficiently.

Applicants should be apprentice-trained with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and have experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained electrical maintenance engineer with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Proven PLC fault finding and electrical diagnostic expertise.
• Able to deliver in a long-term contract opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues, including PLC faults.
• Support production improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with high-speed, automated equipment to minimise downtime.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet health, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and suggest improvements.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Electrical diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionElectrical Shift Engineer - ContractSouth Wales, INSIDE IR35 via Umbrella - Continental Shifts, OngoingRate DOEYolk Recruitment are exclusively managing new opportunities for contract Electrical Shift Engineers with a world leading fast moving consumer goods manufacturer, available immediately.

What you'll be doing

• Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues, including PLC fault finding and repair.
• Support the optimisation of production by implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with high-speed, automated equipment to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and recommend improvements.

What you'll need

• You must be an apprentice-trained Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
• Have experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in PLC fault finding and electrical diagnostics.
• If you're looking for a long term contract opportunity and have the ability to deliver in this role,