Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the timber sector is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Newbridge-on-Wye. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of GBP18.94 with opportunities for overtime, focusing on electrical maintenance across various systems. Strong candidates will have a robust electrical background, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and participate actively in team dynamics.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Generous overtime pay structure

Holiday scheme with flexibility

Excellent staff benefits including discounts and well-being support

Long-term development and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background with hands-on engineering experience.
• Confident fault-finding on three-phase motors and industrial systems.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance systems and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and repairs across facilities.
• Tackle breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and assist in developing apprentices.

Skills

Electrical background

Fault-finding

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Newbridge-on-Wye
GBP18.94 per hour + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a well-established manufacturing business in the timber sector, on the lookout for a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Newbridge-on-Wye. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with a strong electrical background who enjoys being part of a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

You ll be joining a structured and supportive engineering team, working on a 3-week rotating shift pattern (Mornings, Afternoons & Nights no Saturdays, only 1 Sunday in 3) with plenty of paid overtime available (x1.5 after 39 hours and x2 on Sundays!).

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical maintenance and repairs across sawmilling and biomass facilities.
• Tackle breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime and maximise site output.
• Work across a variety of equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Support continuous improvement and small-scale installation projects.
• Fault-find and diagnose issues with single-phase, three-phase, and control circuits.
• Assist with the development of apprentices and junior team members where needed.

Requirements:

• Strong electrical background with hands-on engineering experience.
• Confident fault-finding and working on three-phase motors and industrial systems.
• Good understanding of preventative maintenance systems and safe working practices.
• Team player with solid communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Advantageous (but not essential): PLC knowledge (e.g. Siemens, Beckhoff), 17th or 18th Edition, basic computer literacy (Word/Excel).

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate with generous overtime pay structure.
• No weekend slog only 1 in 3 Sundays and no Saturdays.
• Holiday scheme with flexibility (bank holidays can be booked off if desired).
• Excellent staff benefits including discounts, well-being support, and funded training.
• Long-term development and career opportunities within a growing UK industry leader.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

Thanks for taking the time to apply. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven t heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.