At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance and support production in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturer in South Wales with a supportive engineering team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and long-term career prospects.
- Other info: Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on equipment reliability and safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical maintenance and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: South Wales
Position: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Days and Afternoons
Salary: Competitive
Benefits
The Opportunity
Haystack Selection are recruiting on behalf of an established South Wales manufacturer seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys fault finding, improving equipment reliability and supporting production within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently whilst contributing towards ongoing improvement projects across the site.
The Role
Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support across manufacturing operations. The position would suit an electrically biased engineer with strong fault-finding abilities who enjoys working closely with production teams and taking ownership of equipment performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across site machinery and equipment.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults safely and efficiently.
- Support continuous improvement and reliability projects.
- Assist with machinery installations and modifications.
- Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance.
- Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
- Identify recurring faults and implement long-term solutions.
- Support health and safety initiatives across the engineering department.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with site procedures and engineering standards.
- Participate in root cause investigations following equipment failures.
- Assist with maintaining critical spare parts and stock levels.
Experience Required
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing or production environments.
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
- Experience working with motors, sensors, relays, contactors and inverters.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
- Experience with PLC fault finding would be advantageous.
- Understanding of preventative maintenance systems.
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications
- Apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.
- 18th Edition would be advantageous but not essential.
Desirable Experience
- PLC experience (Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar).
- Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge.
- Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What's On Offer
- Permanent opportunity with a stable and growing manufacturer.
- Supportive engineering team.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Long-term career prospects.
Please note: Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, further information regarding the company will be discussed with suitable applicants.
Locations
Maintenance Engineer in Aberdare, Wales employer: Haystack Selection Ltd
Join a reputable manufacturer in South Wales as a Maintenance Engineer, where you will be part of a supportive engineering team dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence. With a focus on employee growth, the company offers ongoing training and development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a stable work environment that values safety and efficiency. This role not only allows you to enhance your technical skills but also provides long-term career prospects in a thriving manufacturing sector.
