Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Electrical Shift Engineer
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Port Talbot
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on experience)
Shift Pattern: Continental Panama
Are you ready to elevate your career with a globally renowned manufacturer that sets the standard for innovation, quality, and sustainability?
Yolk Recruitment are actively working with a client based in the Port Talbot area looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work on a Continental Panama Shift pattern. This organisation operates cutting-edge facilities and has built a reputation as an industry leader in the manufacturing sector.
Committed to empowering its workforce, the company offers an environment where talent is nurtured, achievements are celebrated, and careers are propelled forward.
The Opportunity
This is more than a job; it's your chance to work with advanced technology and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of highly automated production processes. As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll join a team of experts dedicated to excellence, where your skills will be valued, and your development supported.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
- Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues, including PLC fault finding and repair.
- Support the optimisation of production by implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with high-speed, automated equipment to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
- Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and recommend improvements.
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What We're Looking For
- You must be an apprentice-trained Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
- Have experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in PLC fault finding and electrical diagnostics.
- A proactive, problem-solving approach to engineering challenges.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety practices in a manufacturing setting.
- Team-oriented with excellent communication skills.
And this is what you'll get in return
- A Competitive salary between £43,000 - £49,000, reflecting your skills and experience.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and career progression.
- Join a company committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint.
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Are you up for the challenge
If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and innovation, this is your opportunity to join a market-leading organisation. Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones.
Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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