Electrical Maintenance Engineer: Lead Projects & Team

Hunter Selection; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Training scheme

Pension

Bonus scheme

Progression to management

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a multi-site manufacturing group. The role focuses on maintaining electrical distribution systems, HV switchgear and process utilities while leading proactive and reactive maintenance across shifts.

Candidates should have strong PLC fault-finding skills and extensive experience with AC/DC motors and drives. A track record in lean improvements and project delivery is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical control principles and hardware to support technicians.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, drives and PLC fault finding is essential.
• Good process knowledge and project management skills.
• Resilience to solve complex problems and maintain safe production continuity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
• Provide hands-on support to multiskilled technicians across shifts.
• Monitor and maintain electrical distribution systems, HV switch gear, process water and compressors.
• Manage technical projects: new machine design, retro-fits and improvements.
• Support maintenance metrics: PMs, downtime, MTBF/MTTR improvements.
• Lead lean and continuous improvement initiatives to boost performance.

Skills

Electrical control principles

AC/DC Motors & Drives

PLC fault finding

Lean/continuous improvement

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a multi-site manufacturing group. The role focuses on maintaining electrical distribution systems, HV switchgear and process utilities while leading proactive and reactive maintenance across shifts.

Candidates should have strong PLC fault-finding skills and extensive experience with AC/DC motors and drives. A track record in lean improvements and project delivery is highly desirable.