Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturer in Ebbw Vale is seeking a motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to sustainability initiatives. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems, collaborating with a multi-skilled team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The company is committed to employee development and offers opportunities for progression within a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Future progression opportunities

Involvement in projects

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining production equipment in a similar role.
• Ability to prioritize workload around production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement and project work.
• Ensure safe operation of all plant and equipment.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility with shifts

Work ethic

Education

ONC or equivalent qualification

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

PLC Systems

Instrumentation Systems

Inverter drive control

Gas Burner Control Systems

3-phase Overhead Crane Systems

Job description

Job Description

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively working with a leading manufacturer based in Ebbw Vale, seeking a motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team of flexible electrical and mechanical technicians. The company is dedicated to becoming a desired employer of the future by investing in their facilities and workforce. With planned significant investment in state-of-the-art technology and sustainable practices, they aim to provide a supportive and innovative work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the company's mission of sustainability and excellence.

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
• Working on a rotational shift pattern with opportunities to undertake continuous improvement and project work annually.
• Participating as a member of the multi-skilled engineering team, collaborating with other departments to improve performance and achieve objectives.
• Setting priorities based on shift production guidance.
• Performing breakdown maintenance and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Being involved in project development and installation work.
• Ensuring the safe operation of all plant and equipment in compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Reacting effectively to minimise machine downtime and increase machine availability and performance.
• Understanding manufacturing processes to integrate engineering with production personnel.

The experience you'll bring to the team:

• High level of self-motivation and good time management skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload around production requirements.
• Flexibility with shifts, including overtime.
• Strong work ethic and good communication skills.
• Time-served apprenticeship.
• Minimum ONC or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in maintaining production equipment and in a similar role.

Desirable experience (training provided):

• PLC Systems (preferably Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Instrumentation Systems (thermocouples, level control, loop control)
• Inverter drive control
• Gas Burner Control Systems
• 3-phase Overhead Crane Systems
• General fault finding and diagnostics skills

What you'll get in return:

• A salary up to £46,600, comprehensive benefits, and involvement in projects such as installations and plant upgrades.
• The opportunity to join a growing business offering future progression opportunities.

Are you up for the challenge? Are you the Electrical Maintenance Engineer we're looking for?

Please contact engineering specialist recruiter Andy Jones. Apply with a CV and include a cover letter explaining why you're suitable for the role. We also have a referral scheme—if you know someone ideal for this role, please get in touch.

*Please note, due to high application volume, we cannot guarantee contact with all candidates. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, you may have been unsuccessful.

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