Electrical Maintenance Engineer in New Inn

Yolk Recruitment; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist manufacturer in Pontypool seeks an Electrically Bias Maintenance Engineer. The role involves maintaining and repairing machinery in a busy manufacturing environment, working on a 3-shift pattern. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience. Competitive salary offered, rising up to £46,000 with training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career development

Further education support

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or HNC equivalent.
• Apprentice-trained, time-served Multiskilled Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing equipment according to schedules and specifications.
• Testing, fault finding, and repairing equipment.
• Identifying recurring issues and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

PLC systems fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or HNC equivalent

Tools

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Yolk Recruitment is actively working with a world-leading specialist manufacturer in Pontypool, experiencing exponential growth. With significant investment planned for 2025, they are seeking an Electrically Bias Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

Role Overview

This position involves working a 3-shift pattern (Mornings/Afternoons/Nights) in a busy manufacturing environment, focusing on machinery breakdowns and upgrades.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and repairing equipment according to schedules and specifications to ensure reliability and minimize breakdowns.
• Testing, fault finding, and repairing equipment.
• Identifying recurring issues and implementing corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Completing machine installation and commissioning.
• Fault finding on PLC systems, including Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley.
• Maintaining tools and repair equipment for optimal condition.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities on site.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or HNC equivalent.
• Apprentice-trained, time-served Multiskilled Engineer.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £43,000, with benefits and potential to increase to £46,000 through competency-based training. Opportunities for career development and further education are available.

Application Process

Interested candidates should contact Andy Jones, our Engineering specialist. Please apply with a CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role. We also welcome referrals.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we cannot guarantee feedback to all candidates within 7 days. Please check our website for more opportunities.