Electrical Maintenance Engineer – PLC & Automation (Panama)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a Port Talbot-based facility on a Continental Panama shift pattern, to maintain highly automated production lines. You will perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, diagnose PLC faults, and support continuous improvement to reduce downtime.

The role offers a competitive salary (£48,000-£50,000), development opportunities, and a company committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• You must be apprentice-trained and hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proven PLC fault-finding and electrical diagnostics expertise.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach to engineering challenges.
• Strong health and safety knowledge in manufacturing settings.
• 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 and safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and recommend improvements.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Electrical diagnostics

Health and safety

Team communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Industrial PLCs

Job description

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a Port Talbot-based facility on a Continental Panama shift pattern, to maintain highly automated production lines. You will perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, diagnose PLC faults, and support continuous improvement to reduce downtime.

The role offers a competitive salary (£48,000-£50,000), development opportunities, and a company committed to sustainability.