Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary circa £45,000

Cutting-edge equipment

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in Merthyr Tydfil. You will maintain and repair equipment to keep production lines running efficiently, working a 4on4off days/nights shift pattern.

The role requires strong electrical fault-finding skills, a proactive approach, and qualifications such as NVQ or HNC in Electrical Engineering. Join a forward-thinking manufacturing team committed to safety and uptime.

Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance engineer in fast-paced manufacturing or food production.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with ability to work under pressure.
• NVQ, HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime on production lines.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and food industry regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams for seamless operation.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical fault-finding

Problem solving

NVQ/HNC (Electrical)

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

£45,000

4on4off Days/Nights

Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent a leading organisation in Merthyr Tydfil, in their search for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer.

Operating as part of a wider group, the company is a key player in the area. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company continues to invest in its people, processes, and technology to maintain its position as an industry leader.

After significant investment in 2025 they are keen to employ several multiskilled Engineer to join their team.

Position Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer working a 4on4off shift you will be a crucial part of our client's operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of equipment, ensuring the smooth running of production processes, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the facility. If you're a skilled engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is your opportunity.

This is what you'll be doing

• Conducting both planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure the smooth running of production lines
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and food industry regulations
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes and enhancing efficiency
• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation

The experience you'll bring to the team

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within a fast paced manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills
• A proactive and problem-solving approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Recognised Electrical Engineering Qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced setting

And this is what you'll get in return

• A salary of circa £45,000
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment.

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we’re looking for?