Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Wales; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Wales seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to handle maintenance tasks across various machinery. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification and relevant maintenance experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £58,000, along with overtime pay, 25 days leave, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an electrical maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors and electrical schematics.
• Competence in PLC fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance and fault finding on electrical systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance to maintain reliability.
• Diagnose and repair issues with motors and drives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering qualification

Electrical maintenance experience

Knowledge of AC/DC motors

PLC fault finding

Ability to read electrical diagrams

Teamwork under pressure

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £58,000 + overtime (time and a half, double time on Sundays)Hours: 40 per week - rotating shifts (Mon-Thurs: 6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6, Fri: 6-11 / 11-4 / 4-9)Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, additional holiday cover pay

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team. In this hands-on role, you will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of machinery, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum and equipment operates at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance and fault finding on electrical systems

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to maintain reliability

• Diagnose and repair issues with motors, drives, sensors, relays, and PLCs

• Work from electrical diagrams and technical manuals

• Maintain safe working practices and comply with H&S regulations

• Collaborate with team members to deliver engineering excellence

Skills & Experience

• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (or equivalent)

• Proven track record in an electrical maintenance role

• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, inverter drives, electrical schematics

• Competence in PLC fault finding and input/output systems

• Background in manufacturing or heavy industry (desirable)

• Proactive, reliable, and able to work under pressure in a team environment

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of £58,000

• Overtime pay at enhanced rates

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Matched pension contributions

• Opportunity to join a motivated, close-knit engineering team