Electrical Engineer

7 Steel UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recycling company as an Electrical Engineer in Cardiff, working on large equipment and machinery. You'll lead projects, manage a team of technicians, and ensure efficient operations within the plant. We're seeking a proactive engineer passionate about continuous improvement and developing their skills.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Discounts from retailers and restaurants

Gym discounts

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Mental health support via MyMindPal

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced Electrical Engineer with practical expertise in Power Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA/HMI and PLC systems required.
• Proficient in managing electrical activities and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize electrical activities, including maintenance and repairs.
• Lead a team of Electrical Technicians and undertake performance reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to optimize processes.

Skills

Power Engineering

Process Control

Team Leadership

AC/DC Motor Controls

SCADA/HMI Systems

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum HNC)

Job description

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Up to £52,000 plus £2,550 callout and 10% bonus

Joining our Rod and Bar Mill team as an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be working on some of the largest pieces of kit and machinery you’ll find in the industry.

Some of your accountabilities will include…

• Plan, prioritise, schedule, and manage electrical activities, for example planned maintenance programmes, shut-downs, or emergency repairs.
• Undertake development performance reviews for electrical craftspeople.
• Ensure that risk assessments, method statements and permits are created, implemented and followed.
• Estimate the cost, time, and resources required for repair and improvement projects.
• Work directly with engineers in other disciplines and shift managers to ensure effective running of the process.

Working within the wider Engineering Management Team, you’ll be leading and managing projects as well as a team of Electrical Technicians. Analysis, design and planning are a large part of the role but being down on the plant and getting stuck in is key.

You will be an experienced Electrical Engineer, who is passionate about continuous learning and is always looking to widen their skillset. You will have developed practical expertise in Power Engineering and Process Control, which will be backed up by strong academic knowledge.

You will need…

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum HNC)
• Experience of SCADA/HMI and PLC systems
• Strong knowledge and experience of large AC/DC motor controls, invertors and converters
• Hands on engineer who will do what it takes to keep the plant running
• Experience of leading and developing successful teams

Some of our benefits include…

• Healthcare cash plan: Claim back money towards the cost of your essential healthcare and receive access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
• Pension: We contribute 5% of your salary towards your pension.
• Life assurance: Group Life assurance to provide your family with financial and bereavement support.
• Rewards: Discount and rewards from hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations. You can choose from one-off vouchers, reloadable discount cards, discount codes or receive cashback.
• Gym Discounts: Get access to discounted gym memberships, online subscriptions, retail discounts, food & drink as well as health experiences.
• Holidays: You will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on bikes and biking accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme: Save up to 40% on the cost of an electric car by paying for it through salary sacrifice.
• MyMindPal: Access to MyMindPal to support your individual mental health fitness.
• Free on-site parking: We have free parking all across our sites.

You’ll be joining a recycling company – we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. We’re the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. We’re passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe that embracing different perspectives and experiences will strengthen our workforce and drive innovation in the steel industry. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld in every aspect of our operations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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