Electrical Maintenance Technician – PLC/CNC & Growth

Yolk Recruitment; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Pension with employer contribution

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an electrically biased Maintenance Technician to join a leading UK manufacturing team in Pontyclun. You’ll work across a three-shift pattern, keeping production running safely and efficiently, with a circa £55,000 salary including shift allowance and benefits.

You will diagnose faults on PLC/CNC systems, carry out planned maintenance, and support plant improvements in a fast-paced environment. The role offers progression and a focus on reliability and automation.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in a Maintenance Technician or similar engineering position.
• A strong electrical maintenance background.
• Experience working with PLC and CNC systems, although additional training can be provided where required.
• A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• An HNC or equivalent higher-level engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to fault finding and problem-solving.
• Confidence making decisions while responding to engineering issues.
• An interest in developing your skills and progressing over the long term.

Responsibilities

• Respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns across production machinery and the wider facility
• Complete planned preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Diagnose and repair faults involving PLC systems, CNC machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Use your electrical maintenance knowledge to identify faults and deliver effective, lasting repairs
• Support engineering improvement projects and the introduction of new technology
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues to maintain plant reliability
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC systems

CNC systems

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an electrically biased Maintenance Technician to join a leading UK manufacturing team in Pontyclun. You’ll work across a three-shift pattern, keeping production running safely and efficiently, with a circa £55,000 salary including shift allowance and benefits.

You will diagnose faults on PLC/CNC systems, carry out planned maintenance, and support plant improvements in a fast-paced environment. The role offers progression and a focus on reliability and automation.