Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
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Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £47,500
Shift: Days
What You'll Do:
Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading global manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join its Cardiff operation.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly skilled maintenance team within a well-established industrial environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a key role in maintaining critical plant equipment, supporting production performance, and helping deliver high standards of operational excellence.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Responding to breakdowns and carrying out fault finding on electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, drives, and associated control equipment.
- Supporting the commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of process control and measurement systems.
- Working on safety-critical equipment including pressure, temperature, and level instrumentation.
- Maintaining hazardous area equipment in line with industry regulations and site procedures.
- Completing planned preventative maintenance activities and updating maintenance records.
- Contributing to continuous improvement projects aimed at improving plant reliability and efficiency.
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What You'll Bring:
- Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, chemical, process, industrial, or heavy engineering environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, and process control systems.
- A proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.
- Excellent awareness of health, safety, and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Experience using maintenance management systems and technical documentation.
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Why You Should Apply:
This opportunity offers far more than just a maintenance role. You'll be joining a globally recognised manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovation, sustainability, and investment in its people.
The business operates across international markets and continues to strengthen its position through advanced manufacturing technologies, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement. As a result, employees benefit from working within a stable and financially secure organisation that values technical expertise and long-term career development.
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Contact Andy Jones to find out more or apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.
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