Electrical Maintenance Engineer in New Inn

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pontypool. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on machinery maintenance, upgrades, and fault finding. With a competitive salary and pathways for career progression, this position is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills and contribute to a growing company. If you are passionate about engineering and ready for a challenge, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Further educational studies

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Multi-skilled Engineer with NVQ Level 3.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment to ensure reliability.
• Perform PLC fault finding and support continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Electrical Engineering

Root cause analysis

Multi-skilled Engineering

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

HNC equivalent

Tools

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley systems

Job description

Electrical Engineer

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

Role Overview

As an Electrical Engineer, your responsibilities will include working on a 3-shift pattern (Mornings/Afternoons/Nights), overseeing a busy manufacturing/production area, and handling all aspects of machinery breakdown and upgrades.

Key Tasks

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

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or an HNC equivalent.
• Time-served, apprentice-trained Multi-skilled Engineer.

Benefits

If successful, you will receive a competitive salary up to £42,000, a benefits package, and opportunities for salary progression up to £44,000 through competency-based training. The company offers career development opportunities, including further educational studies.

Application Process

If you are up for the challenge and believe you are the right fit, please contact our Engineering specialist, Andy Jones. Please apply with your 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 for every candidate within 7 days. Please check our website for more opportunities.