Shift Engineer: Electrical & Automation Leader

prysmiangroup

Aberdare

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for the Aberdare site to lead a shift-based maintenance team in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment, focusing on safety, reliability and continuous improvement. You will work with Maintenance Technicians and other engineers, delivering projects within budget and timescales.

With strong technical expertise in PLC systems, AC/DC drives and automation, you will plan and execute maintenance activities, drive root-cause analysis, monitor KPIs,

Qualifications

  • Degree or higher in electrical engineering or equivalent; hands-on maintenance experience.
  • Experience with electrical apprenticeship and practical maintenance knowledge.
  • Strong understanding of electrical control principles and hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence and improvement in all safety and environmental standards.
  • Provide hands-on support to a team of multiskilled technicians across shifts.
  • Monitor and maintain site services including HV switch gear and electrical distribution.
  • Support and manage projects from technical spec to delivery of improvements.
  • Drive maintenance KPIs: PPM, downtime, breakdown reduction, MTBF/MTTR.
  • Implement lean/continuous improvement activities and energy-saving measures.
  • Identify and implement innovative electrical solutions for maintenance problems.
  • Lead maintenance team activities across all shifts and develop technicians.

Skills

Electrical control principles
Strong communication
Project management
Problem solving under pressure
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems
AC/DC drives
Automation technologies

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for the Aberdare site to lead a shift-based maintenance team in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment, focusing on safety, reliability and continuous improvement. You will work with Maintenance Technicians and other engineers, delivering projects within budget and timescales.

With strong technical expertise in PLC systems, AC/DC drives and automation, you will plan and execute maintenance activities, drive root-cause analysis, monitor KPIs,

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