Electrical Shift Engineer in Deeside

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major industrial recruitment firm in Deeside is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum, along with excellent benefits such as a 12% employer pension contribution, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive healthcare. Candidates should have a strong electrical background and be capable of working independently in a safety-critical environment.

Benefits

12% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus

Excellent healthcare

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a large industrial process environment, ideally in the power sector.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and LV/HV switching.
• Confident and capable in decision-making while working independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate the facility according to site rules.
• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Ensure safe working practices per site procedures.
• Provide support for LV and HV operations.
• Liaise with contractors for maintenance support.

Skills

Strong electrical background

Comfortable using maintenance management systems

Ability to work independently

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Deeside
Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: 12% employer pension contribution, performance-related bonus, excellent healthcare, and long-term career prospects

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a major industrial facility in Deeside.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically capable and self-reliant engineer to work in a highly automated, safety-critical environment-with the added advantage of a competitive salary, 12% employer pension contribution (6% employee), performance-related bonus, excellent healthcare and medical benefits, and comprehensive wellbeing support for you and your family. You'll also benefit from clear career progression opportunities in a technically advanced facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the facility in accordance with site rules and contractual obligations.

• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance, as well as fault diagnosis.

• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible working practices, following all site procedures.

• Perform isolations and issue safety-to-work documentation up to 400kV.

• Provide Senior Authorised Person support for LV and HV operations (6.6kV to 400kV).

• Operate the facility on a lone-working basis as part of a structured shift pattern.

• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to support ongoing maintenance and operations.

• Provide shift cover and support within the roster.

Requirements:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (or similar).

• Strong electrical background with the capability and willingness to become HV authorised.

• Experience in a large industrial process environment, ideally within the power sector or similar.

• Experience with permit-to-work systems, LV/HV switching, and isolations.

• Computer literate and comfortable using maintenance management systems.

• Must be confident and capable working independently and making decisions alone.

To Apply:
If you're looking for a challenging role with excellent benefits, where you can work independently and contribute to a vital industrial facility, please submit your CV and cover letter today.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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