Maintenance Engineer – Merthyr Tydfil

Wagstaff Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a well-established manufacturing business in Merthyr Tydfil. The role involves maintaining and repairing production machinery, performing PPM, and responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Working on a 3-shift pattern and reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will ensure safety, read electrical drawings, and support installation of new equipment. Salary £42k-£45k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical engineer or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors and control panels.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proactive problem solver with commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault finding and repairs on production machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Work with PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Diagnose faults using electrical schematics and manuals.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Work with production teams to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

PLC knowledge

Electrical drawings reading

Problem solving

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs & sensors

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Merthyr Tydfil

£42’000 to £45’000 – 3 shift

A well-established manufacturing business in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer following significant site investment.

Working on a 3-shift pattern and reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all production machinery, carrying out PPM, and responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical fault finding and repairs on production machinery
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks
• Work with PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation equipment
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Diagnose faults using electrical schematics and technical manuals
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Time-served or qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Solid understanding of fault finding on electrical systems
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, motors, and control panels
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude
• Commitment to health & safety standards

Benefits Package:

• A starting salary between £42’000 to £45’000
• Opportunities for technical advancement
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £42000 – £45000 per annum

Location: Merthyr Tydfil