Contract Electrical Shift Engineer – PLC & Automation

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Neath

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a world-leading fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer in South Wales to appoint an apprentice-trained Electrical Shift Engineer on an ongoing contract. You will perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and high-speed automated equipment to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

You will diagnose PLC faults, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring strict

Qualifications

Apprentice-trained Electrical Maintenance Engineer with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
Proven expertise in PLC fault finding and electrical diagnostics.

Responsibilities

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.