Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Plastic Injection Moulding

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Blackwood is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Maintenance team in a busy plastic injection moulding environment. Working on a three-shift scheme, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of production machinery and electrical systems.

The role is integral to maintaining efficient production, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• ONC in Electrical Engineering.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Time-served electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on plastic injection moulding machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns promptly.
• Fault-find and repair electrical control systems and production equipment.
• Carry out safety checks and ensure safe working practices.
• Support equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain electrical supply and distribution equipment.
• Assist with installation, relocation and removal of production equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Assist with procurement and management of spares.
• Work across a rotating shift pattern.
• Collaborate with production, engineering contractors and site stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and performance.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Maintenance planning

Education

ONC in Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Time-served electrical apprenticeship

Tools

PLC experience

Job description

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Blackwood is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Maintenance team in a busy plastic injection moulding environment. Working on a three-shift scheme, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of production machinery and electrical systems.

The role is integral to maintaining efficient production, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing site.