Electrical Engineer in Magor

Location: Magor – South Wales

Salary: £52,967.68 per annum.

Shift Pattern: 2 x 12 hour day shifts (07:00–19:00), 2 x 12 hour night shifts (19:00–07:00), followed by 4 days off.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Technician to join our Packaging Department. This multi‑skilled engineering position focuses on both planned and reactive electrical maintenance within a fast‑paced, high‑speed manufacturing environment. Reporting to the First Line Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring plant reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. You will work closely with other technicians and production teams to maintain operational excellence and safety.

This job description is not exhaustive. You may be required to undertake other reasonable duties, in line with your skills and experience, to meet operational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to electrical breakdowns.
• Fault‑finding, repair, and root cause analysis of electrical equipment including motors, sensors, and control panels.
• Support electrical upgrades and project work on new and existing equipment.
• Maintain and update electrical documentation and records via our CMMS (SAP).
• Contribute to improving line performance, OEE, and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including safe isolation procedures.
• Liaise with OEMs and external contractors for spare parts, service, and technical advice.
• Support continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and drive reliability engineering practices.
• Identify and support training opportunities within the team, especially for new technologies (e.g., PLCs, servo systems).
• Work within confined spaces, at height, or independently where required, following safe systems of work.

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification – e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing, FMCG, or similar high‑paced industrial environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills, particularly on automated production equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems, ideally Siemens S7 and/or Allen‑Brady.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP) to record, track, and close work orders.
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety requirements, and Continuous Improvement (CI) practices.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools or frameworks such as VPO (Voyager Plant Optimisation).
• Competent in developing or updating SOPs, Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), and training/learning documents.
• Experience using plant optimisation tools such as PDCA, performance analysis, and 5 Whys methodology.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations, including isolation procedures and permit‑to‑work systems.
• A proactive, safety‑first approach to working in compliance with all site policies and procedures.

Desirable Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with servo‑driven equipment and/or high‑speed packaging lines.
• Exposure to utilities systems (e.g., compressed air, chilled water) or process automation technologies.
• Basic understanding of microbiology, hygiene practices, or quality control processes relevant to food and beverage production.

Benefits

• 25 holidays per year + bank holidays & holiday trading options.
• Pension (up to 8% employer contribution) & income protection.
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits (fully funded private medical insurance, dental insurance, gym discounts, Employee Assistance Programme).
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for eligible primary caregivers.
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands.
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community.
• Life assurance & charitable giving.