Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Industrial Electrician

Breedon Group plc; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known construction materials company seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Industrial Electrician to join their skilled maintenance team in Blaenau Ffestiniog. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in electrical engineering, experience in heavy industries, and a driving license. This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holiday, pension scheme, and various employee rewards, supporting a strong focus on health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance Scheme

1 paid volunteering day annually

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave policy

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is mandatory.
• Experience in a heavy industrial setting is required.
• Strong knowledge of LV isolation and electrical maintenance techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing electrical faults and root cause analysis.
• Delivering preventative maintenance to ensure site reliability.
• Responding to unplanned shutdowns rapidly and effectively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Experience in heavy industrial environment

Knowledge of LV isolation techniques

Experience with medium/high voltage networks

Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental regulations

Computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualification or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Industrial Electrician

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog Quarry, North Wales

Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Industrial Electrician

📍 Ffestiniog & Cwt y Bugail Quarries, North Wales

Are you an experienced industrial electrician who loves problem‑solving, getting hands‑on with plant, and keeping sites running safely and smoothly? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Welsh Slate is part of Breedon. Here, you’ll be part of a friendly, skilled maintenance team, working at our stunning Welsh Slate quarry locations. Every day brings variety, challenge, and the satisfaction of keeping vital operations powered up and performing at their best.

Key Responsibilities

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnosing electrical faults and getting to the root cause of breakdowns
• Developing and delivering preventative maintenance to keep our sites safe and reliable
• Carrying out planned maintenance and responding quickly to unplanned shutdowns
• Playing a key, hands‑on role in plant improvements and upgrades
• Working closely with colleagues and contractors as part of a supportive team
• Traveling to other Welsh Slates sites (company van provided 🚐)

⏰ Your Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional paid overtime on Saturdays

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

🧠 What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Qualification or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of LV isolation and electrical maintenance techniques
• Experience with medium/high voltage networks and switching
• A solid understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental regulations
• Computer literacy
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable (training available):

• BS7671 inspection & testing knowledge
• PLC and VSD experience
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Job Benefits

🎁 What’s in It for You?

At Breedon, we believe in rewarding our people for the vital work they do. You’ll enjoy a strong package of pay, benefits, and development opportunities, including:

• A tailored, competitive salary, with the opportunity to earn overtime on top
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme for extra flexibility
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 1 paid volunteering day per year to support a charity of your choice
• Make a Material Difference Awards, recognising outstanding contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, offering discounts across a wide range of high‑street shops and popular brands
• Broad learning opportunities, with training and clear career progression pathways

🌍 A Company You Can Be Proud Of

As a Breedon employee, you’ll be part of an organisation with a strong Health, Safety and Environmental mindset. We go above and beyond to protect our people, our communities, and the environment — always striving to mitigate environmental impact while keeping colleagues and stakeholders safe and well.