Electrical Fitter

Recruitment Solutions Wales; Blaenavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wales is seeking an Electrical Engineer responsible for the assembly of production machines in railway plant environments. This hands-on role requires effective management of electrical installations and collaboration with the design team to ensure timely deliveries. An HND or BEng in a relevant field is required, along with strong problem-solving and leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay of £18.43 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, encouraging career development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in manufacturing and assembly environments is essential.
• A yellow plant background is preferred but not essential.
• Must be willing to develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical installs within production of railway plant and equipment.
• Liaise with the Design department for efficient production.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain up-to-date assembly/build documentation.
• Provide feedback on changes to procured parts.

Skills

Problem Solving

Self-driven with ability to learn

Good leadership skills

Ability to work under tight timescales

Education

HND or BEng in a related role

Job description

RSW are looking for a Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the efficient and successful assembly of the production machines.

The role requires technical leadership of electrical installations in an efficient manner to ensure first of type and subsequent machines are delivered in accordance with the build programmes. The role is a hands‑on production-based role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical installs within production of Railway plant and equipment.
• Liaise with Design department to enable efficient production of systems.
• Offer support, guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team.
• Effectively manage own time in accordance with build schedule and project priorities.
• Be responsible for ensuring the assembly/build documentation are kept up to date during (FOT) assembly.
• Any changes to, or new additions, of procured parts are fed back to procurement.
• Any design changes are identified, discussed, documented and implemented with the design team.

Key Attributes

• HND or BEng (or similar) in a related role
• Problem Solving
• Self‑driven with ability to learn
• Practical experience in manufacturing and assembly environments
• Willingness to develop
• Yellow plant background preferred but not essential
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to work under tight timescales.

Hours of Work

Monday – Thursday 08.00-17.00

Friday 08.00-14.30

OR

Monday- Thursday 06.00-16.15 or 07.00-17.15

Minimum 39 Hour Week before any overtime is paid.

Overtime

Time & half for hours worked Monday – Saturday.

Double time for hours worked Sunday.

Wages

£18.43 per hour

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Recruitment Solutions Workforce Limited offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

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