Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in Llansamlet seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot production equipment. This role involves a 2-shift pattern with competitive pay and opportunities for ongoing training. The ideal candidate will have recognized electrical qualifications and proven experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Good work-life balance

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and career development

Collaborative team environment

Employee benefits package

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance engineering role.
• Recognised electrical engineering qualifications are crucial.
• Experience with PLCs and automated control systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned and reactive electrical maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Repair skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Recognised electrical engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Llansamlet
Circa £36,000 per annum (DOE)

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading industrial manufacturer in Llansamlet in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This site is part of a respected international group, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across its operations.

Position Overview:

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer working a 2-shift pattern, you'll play a vital role in keeping production lines running efficiently. You'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of industrial equipment and machinery to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Performing planned and reactive electrical maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to reduce downtime
• Supporting the installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery
• Conducting routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement projects
• Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities
• Always ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations
• Working with equipment such as motors, control panels, PLCs, conveyors, other heavy plant machinery

The experience you'll bring to the team:

• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance engineering role
• Recognised electrical engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
• Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills
• Experience working with PLCs and automated control systems is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and proactive approach to shift work

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary circa £36,000 per annum (DOE)
• 2-shift pattern offering good work-life balance
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee benefits package
• On-site parking

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.