Shift Engineer - Electrical & Automation Leader

Prysmian Group; Abernant; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is based at the Aberdare site, supporting and leading the shift-based maintenance team to deliver against operational targets in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership with multiskilled technicians, driving improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency while managing maintenance activities, projects, and technical solutions across electrical systems and automation.

Qualifications

• Preferably degree‑level electrical engineering; significant experience considered with HNC.
• Hands-on maintenance experience from an accredited electrical apprenticeship.
• Strong understanding of electrical control principles and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support shift-based maintenance team to meet targets and improve uptime.

Skills

Electrical degree

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical apprenticeship

Electrical control principles

Communication skills

Process knowledge

Project management

Resilience

Self-starter

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

HNC in electrical engineering

Tools

PLC systems

AC/DC drives

Job description

Prysmian Group is based at the Aberdare site, supporting and leading the shift-based maintenance team to deliver against operational targets in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership with multiskilled technicians, driving improvements in safety, reliability, and efficiency while managing maintenance activities, projects, and technical solutions across electrical systems and automation.