Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency in Blackwood is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves managing both proactive and reactive maintenance on production equipment and collaborating closely with the engineering team. Candidates should have a minimum of NVQ level 3 and 4 years of experience in a multiskilled role. This position offers a base salary of up to £43,000, plus overtime opportunities and potential for career growth.

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of 4 years experience.
• Experience in a Multiskilled position in a similar FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage proactive and reactive maintenance routines on production equipment.
• Provide electrical and mechanical support for all lines within the plant.
• Conduct equipment testing, fault finding, and repairs.
• Implement planned preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical support

PLC fault finding

Health and safety compliance

Planned preventative maintenance

Education

Engineering NVQ level 3 qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

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Client:

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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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.