Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; Bedwellty; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturer in Wales seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a 3-shift pattern role. This position involves proactive and reactive maintenance of production equipment, requiring NVQ Level 3 and a minimum of 4 years in a multiskilled role. The offering includes a competitive salary of up to £43,000 with overtime opportunities and career progression. Ideal candidates will be passionate about safety and quality in operations.

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• At least 4 years experience in a Multiskilled position, ideally in FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for proactive and reactive maintenance routines.
• Equipment testing and PLC fault finding.
• Ensure maximum machine availability with effective planned maintenance.

Skills

Electrical support

Mechanical support

Fault finding

PLC troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Total quality approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment are currently working on behalf of a growing Manufacturer who have signed a long-term contract to supply into the UKs biggest names. With significant investment in 2024 and future investment in 2025/2026 , they are now looking to recruit an additional Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join the team working on a 3 Shift Pattern

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the multiskilled maintenance team with a structured training plan and career advancement in the role of Electrical Maintenance Engineer

This is what you'll be doing

In the role of Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be working on a 3 shift pattern, reporting into the Engineering manager and will be responsible for covering both proactive and reactive maintenance routines on both facilities and production equipment in a timely manner adhering to all Health and safety requirements.

• Provide Electrical and Mechanical support and knowledge on all lines within the plant.
• Equipment testing, fault finding and repair
• PLC fault finding and repair using Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs
• To ensure maximum machine available time at least cost, through effective planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Together with other plant engineers and team leaders, actively strive to ensure that your time is orientated towards achieving machine maintenance hours on planned work
• Ensure compliance and work in a safe manner with H&S in mind at all times
• Ensure that a Total Quality Approach is implemented across the site

The experience you'll bring to the team.

• You will be time served Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a minimum engineering NVQ level 3 qualification.
• You will have a minimum of 4 years experience working in a Multiskilled position, ideally in a similar FMCG environment.

And this is what you'll get in return.

A base salary of up to £43,000, with lots of overtime opportunities + other benefits.

You'll be joining a growing business who is currently experiencing a sustained period of growth, which can offer future progression opportunities.

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones.

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.