Electrical Maintenance Engineer – PLC & Automation

Yolk Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment are actively representing a client in the Port Talbot area to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on a Continental Panama shift. The role focuses on maintaining highly automated production lines within a global manufacturing environment.

You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, diagnose PLC faults, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding health and safety standards. A competitive salary is on offer with development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained electrical maintenance engineer with NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Proven PLC fault finding and electrical diagnostics expertise.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices in manufacturing.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues, including PLC fault finding and repair.
• Support the optimisation of production by implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with high-speed, automated equipment to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and recommend improvements.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Electrical diagnostics

Teamwork

Health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Yolk Recruitment are actively representing a client in the Port Talbot area to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on a Continental Panama shift. The role focuses on maintaining highly automated production lines within a global manufacturing environment.

You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance, diagnose PLC faults, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding health and safety standards. A competitive salary is on offer with development opportunities.