Electrical Engineer in Ammanford

Yolk Recruitment; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Electrical Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business in Llanelli. The role involves managing engineering projects, diagnosing PLC faults, and supporting daily operations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, strong PLC knowledge, and project management skills, and is comfortable working independently in a close-knit team environment. A fixed salary of £42,000 is offered with a day role and occasional shifts.

Benefits

Fixed salary of £42,000

Shift allowance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally automotive.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Omron, and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Comfortable managing projects and communicating plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and PLC faults.
• Support daily electrical engineering tasks.

Skills

Electrical engineering project management

PLC fault diagnosis

Project communication

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified electrical engineer

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Omron PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer – 42,000 – Days

Yolk Recruitment is representing a growing manufacturing business in Llanelli seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their tight-knit engineering team. With around 80 employees and a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, the company values hands-on, practical engineers who can manage projects and support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing electrical engineering projects from planning through completion, including scheduling and contractor management
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and PLC faults (Siemens, Omron, Allen Bradley) with some basic programming or adjustments
• Supporting daily electrical engineering tasks and working alongside shift technicians
• Driving continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with statutory electrical testing and safety standards
• Collaborating closely with the engineering manager and wider team for smooth operations

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing, ideally automotive
• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Omron, and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Ability to manage projects and communicate plans clearly
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical and proactive mindset
• Comfortable working independently and supporting a small engineering team
• Willingness to occasionally work shifts (with allowance)

What You’ll Get in Return

• A fixed salary of 42,000
• Day role with occasional shifts, shift allowance included
• Immediate start preferred, flexibility for notice periods up to one month
• Work in a supportive, close-knit team environment with genuine project responsibility

How to Apply

Are you up to the challenge? Please get in touch with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones. Apply with your CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role. We also run a referral scheme, so if you know someone who’d be great for this role, please get in touch.

Please note, whilst we endeavour to contact all applicants, due to the volume of applications, we cannot guarantee a response for every role. If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.