Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Plant Reliability & CI

Hunter Selection; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

Well-established company

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer for our South Wales site in Rhymney, Caerphilly. Starting salary is £34,320 with staged increases to £38,580, plus a £1,200 annual shift allowance and overtime opportunities.

The role focuses on planned maintenance of fixed plant equipment, rapid reaction to breakdowns, and hands-on installation and commissioning of new machinery, contributing to site improvements and reliability.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance background.
• Experience maintaining industrial plant and machinery.
• Knowledge of conveyors, shredders, granulators, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across fixed plant equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimise downtime.
• Install and commission new machinery as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement and maintenance projects across site.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained in the workshop and work areas.
• Work both independently and as part of the maintenance team to maximise plant performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial machinery maintenance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer for our South Wales site in Rhymney, Caerphilly. Starting salary is £34,320 with staged increases to £38,580, plus a £1,200 annual shift allowance and overtime opportunities.

The role focuses on planned maintenance of fixed plant equipment, rapid reaction to breakdowns, and hands-on installation and commissioning of new machinery, contributing to site improvements and reliability.