Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Cardiff

£47,000

3 Shifts

Yolk Recruitment is actively working with a world leading manufacturer based on the outskirts of Cardiff who are going through a period of exponential growth, with large investment planned for 2025/2026 they are seeking to employ an additional Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their already established team.

With a longstanding presence globally, this role provides the chance to work with advanced automation and robotic systems, supporting efficient and reliable operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As part of a collaborative and skilled team, you'll play a key role in driving operational excellence and contributing to the company's success.

As a Multiskilled Engineer this is what you will be doing.

You will be working a 3-shift pattern taking control of a busy manufacturing/production area covering of all aspects of machinery breakdown and upgrades.

Tasks will include:

Maintaining and repairing equipment in line with schedules and specifications to ensure reliability and limit breakdown occurrence Equipment testing, fault finding and repair.
Identifying recurring problems with any equipment or machinery and implementing corrective procedures through root cause analysis.
Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and automated robotic equipment.
Complete Machine installation and commissioning.
PLC Fault finding including Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley
Maintaining tools and repair equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Supporting and promoting all continuous improvement activities on site
The Experience you will bring to the team.

Apprenticed trained Electrical Engineer educated to a minimum of HNC in engineering or as a minimum hold a level 3 qualification.
Proactive approach to maintenance tasks with at least 2 years' experience working within an Automated manufacturer.
And this is what you'll get in return.

If successfully appointed as a Multiskilled Engineer you will receive a competitive salary up to £47,000, with a competitive benefits package including private medical and site bonus.

You'll be joining a growing stable business who will invest in your career with the opportunity to complete further educational studies.

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we are looking? Please get in touch today with our Engineering specialist, Andy Jones.

Please apply with a CV and a Cover letter outlining why you would be 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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