At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and repair electrical systems in a dynamic sawmill environment.
- Company: BSW Timber, the UK's largest timber and forestry business.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discounts on products, well-being support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a cutting-edge industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Hands-on electrical experience and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 40000 £ per year.
- Electrical Engineer
- Based Newbridge-on-Wye, LD2 3RU
- £Competitive + Excellent Benefits
- Rotating Shifts, includes 1 Sunday in 3, NO SATURDAYS
As an electrical engineer at BSW Timber you will be working under the leadership of our Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leaders.
You will bring your technical expertise to the team in helping to resolve faults, breakdowns and making effective repairs and replacements throughout the sawmill.
You will undertake routine maintenance, electrical installations, small projects and breakdown cover across the site which consists of sawmilling processes as well as treatment and biomass facilities.
You will play a key role in minimising downtime and maximising output for the site.
Working in a team of three on a three weekly rotating shift pattern consisting of Morning, Afternoon & Night shifts (averaging 39 hours a week over a three-week period).
- Specifically, some responsibilities of a Maintenance Electrician include:
- Maintain, repair and or replace specific equipment and parts across the site, some of which can include but not be limited to, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electrical, Electromechanical devices and machinery.
- Undertaking a variety of planned preventative maintenance tasks.
- Assist with projects and continuous improvements across the site.
- Carrying out reactive maintenance and responding to breakdowns in a timely manner.
- Provide a good sound level of fault finding and diagnostics on all equipment.
- Identify areas for improvement on existing and new systems.
- Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns quickly and systematically to minimize downtime and production losses.
- Maintaining & installing single phase, three phase and control circuits, such as industrial lighting and sockets, three phase motors and safety control circuits.
- Provide training and support for apprentices and others when necessary.
About You
Preferably you will have knowledge of a manufacturing environment. You are confident working alone or alongside a team and in addition, you’ll have:
requirements
- Electrical background with a practical hands-on approach.
- Technically minded with a high standard of work.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Analytical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good understanding of preventative maintenance systems.
- Good time management.
- Good approach to Health and Safety.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Computer skills, such as word and excel knowledge.
- PLC knowledge (Siemens, Beckhoff etc.)
- 17th or 18th Edition IEE Regulations qualifications (or equivalent).
About Us
BSW Group is the largest timber and forestry business in the UK, with operating divisions spanning the whole supply chain, from tree nurseries and woodland management to sawmilling and pallets.
We aim to be the most technically advanced timber business in the country.
BSW operates as a collection of experts – an interconnected circle, where everyone and everything works together, allowing the business to constantly innovate as our people thrive.
With an ethos to use everything and waste nothing, we leverage technology and cutting-edge practices to supply the diverse demands of the UK, helping to build sustainable worlds.
Benefits
In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers.
- As well as the competitive salary, this position includes other benefits such as:
- Discounted rate on a range of BSW products including Woodfuel Direct.
- Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
- Confidential 24/7 support with the Well-being hub.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Funded learning and career development opportunities.
- Company provided Life Assurnace Policy
- Closing Date 31st July 2026
- The Company’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available on www. bsw. co. uk/careers/terms
Electrical Engineer employer: BSW Group
BSW Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at their Rainham site where safety and quality are paramount. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance of 33 days, and a contributory pension scheme, all while being part of a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth and development in the manufacturing sector.
