Site Engineer in Cardiff

Resident Site Engineer

Castle Donington | Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (Days & Nights) | Join the Automation Revolution

This Isn\’t Your Average Engineering Role

Forget mundane maintenance work. As a Resident Site Engineer with, you\’ll be the guardian of cutting-edge automated systems that power modern logistics. When million-pound machinery needs you, you\’ll be there – diagnosing, fixing, and optimizing the robotic heartbeat of industry.

Your Arena

Picture this: towering pallet stacker cranes, intelligent conveyor systems, precision packaging lines, and industrial robots working in perfect harmony. Now imagine being the expert who keeps it all running flawlessly.

You\’ll be:

🔧 The Problem Solver – Tackling electrical and mechanical breakdowns on sophisticated automated machinery

⚙️ The Preventative Expert – Executing planned maintenance on wrappers, conveyors, stackers, and robotic systems

💻 The Tech Whisperer – Working hands-on with Siemens S7 and safety PLCs

📊 The Quality Guardian – Ensuring every intervention meets exacting standards

🚀 The Innovator – Contributing to continuous improvement projects that push boundaries

📝 The Professional – Accurately documenting all work with precision and attention to detail

⚡ The Decision Maker – Prioritizing system faults to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency

What You Bring to the Table

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (minimum)
• Head for heights – You\’ll be working at elevation regularly
• Communication excellence – This is customer-facing, so you\’ll engage confidently at all levels
• Safety-first mindset – H&S compliance is non-negotiable
• Meticulous documentation skills – Every detail matters

Desirable:

• PLC systems knowledge – a major advantage