Electrical Engineer

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable talent solutions company in Port Talbot is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer. This role involves maintaining and optimising electrical systems in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a time-served electrical apprenticeship, experience in FMCG manufacturing, and strong fault-finding skills. Benefits include a pension, on-site parking, and annual medical checks. Overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

4% pension

On-site parking

Annual medical checks

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications and skills required for the role include a time-served electrical apprenticeship.
• Candidates must have 5 GCSEs including English, Science & Maths or equivalent.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and performing repairs in a timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship

5 GCSEs including English, Science & Maths (or equivalent)

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PIC programming

PLC (Siemens preferred)

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Port Talbot Site • Contract Type: Permanent • Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE (Overtime available at x1.5 on weekdays and x2 on weekends) • Hours: Day & night shifts – 12 hours per shift (42.5 hours week 1 then 44 hrs weeks).

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a solid background in fast‑paced manufacturing? Ready to bring your skills to a modern production environment that never stands still? We're looking for a proactive and detail‑driven professional to play a key role in maintaining and optimising electrical systems across a high‑tech manufacturing site.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to be part of a dedicated maintenance team that supports 24/7 operations producing products for the personal care, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and carrying out preventative maintenance
• Responding rapidly and efficiently to electrical breakdowns
• Diagnosing faults and performing timely repairs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reports
• Ensuring compliance with site and statutory Health & Safety regulations

What You'll Need

Essential:

• Time‑served Electrical Apprenticeship
• 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) including English, Science & Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environments
• Must have PIC programming experience
• Strong fault‑finding skills and ability to work under pressure

Desirable:

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
• PLC experience (Siemens preferred)
• Counterbalance forklift license

Your Skills & Attributes

• Quick‑thinking and calm under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to manage workload independently
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Great attention to detail and time management
• Flexible and team‑oriented – ready to step in wherever needed
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team

Benefits to include 4% pension, on‑site parking, annual medical checks, childcare vouchers and more.

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