Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Caerphilly

Xia Engineering; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

24 days Holiday + BH

Pension

Job summary

Xia Engineering in Caerphilly, Wales, is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a hands-on, 70% shop-floor role with 30% supervision. You will own technical maintenance, PLC fault-finding, and site facilities, while coaching a team of engineers to safety and reliability standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance in manufacturing, 18th Edition, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a salary of £50k–£57k plus private medical, pension, and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• HND or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Wiring Regulations: 18th Edition qualification.
• 5+ years hands-on maintenance in modern manufacturing.
• Supervisory/leadership experience on shop floor.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and PLC diagnostics capabilities.
• Experience maintaining site services and utilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• IOSH Managing Safely or health & safety cert is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 70% hands-on electrical/ mechanical fault-finding and diagnostics on high-speed production lines.
• Mentor and direct a team of maintenance engineers and technicians on safety and engineering standards.
• Utilise PLC fault-finding skills to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Oversee site services, power distribution, HVAC, compressed air and utilities.
• Lead Preventative Maintenance programmes, RCA and asset performance via CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with 18th Edition standards and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC diagnostics

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

HND/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley

CMMS

Job description

Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Caerphilly

50- 57k

Private Medical, 24 days Holiday + BH. DIS, Pension

Are you a skilled Electrical Engineer looking for a hands-on lead role in a high-performing manufacturing facility?

We are recruiting a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an establish yet growing manufacturing site in Caerphilly, Wales.

This is a 70% hands-on engineering and 30% supervisory role designed for an experienced, electrically biased engineer who leads from the front on the shop floor. You will take ownership of technical maintenance, PLC fault-finding, continuous improvement, and site facilities infrastructure, whilst coaching and mentoring a dedicated team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Technical Leadership (70%): Provide expert electrical and mechanical breakdown response, complex diagnostics, panel fault-finding, and continuous improvement activities across high-speed production lines and site utilities.
• Team Supervision & Development (30%): Mentor, coach, and direct a team of maintenance engineers and technicians, promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, and engineering excellence.
• Automation & Diagnostics: Utilise PLC fault-finding and diagnostic skills to troubleshoot continuous manufacturing machinery, minimise downtime, and boost plant reliability.
• Site Services & Facilities: Oversee the maintenance and compliance of all site infrastructure, power distribution, HVAC/chillers, compressed air, thermal equipment, and facilities.
• Preventative Maintenance & CMMS: Lead planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, conduct root-cause analysis (RCA), and optimise asset performance using CMMS software.
• Safety & Compliance: Work closely with the HSQE team to maintain strict adherence to 18th Edition standards, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, and statutory health & safety regulations.

Requirements

• Educational Background: HND or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Wiring Regulations: Current 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification.
• Manufacturing Experience: A minimum of 5 years' hands-on maintenance experience within a modern manufacturing or process environment.
• Leadership Track Record: Proven background in a supervisory, team lead, or senior engineering position leading shop-floor technicians.
• Technical Mastery: Strong electrical fault-finding capabilities, including practical PLC fault-finding/diagnostics (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) alongside mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Site Infrastructure: Practical experience maintaining site services, plant facilities, and utility infrastructure.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely or formal health and safety certification.