JP Recycling Ltd is an established plastics recycling business operating recycling and manufacturing facilities in Saltney, Chester and Wrexham. As our operation continues to grow and develop, we are looking to recruit an experienced Industrial Electrical Engineer / Electrical Maintenance Engineer to become a key member of our engineering team and provide electrical support across both sites. This is a hands‑on engineering role. We operate a wide variety of heavy industrial recycling and processing machinery and are looking for someone who enjoys fault‑finding, solving problems and improving machinery reliability. We want an engineer who takes ownership of problems, understands why faults occur and looks for practical ways of preventing them from happening again. The Role You will take responsibility for electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and improvement of machinery across our Saltney and Wrexham facilities. The role will involve working between both sites as required, with a company van provided. Our equipment includes:
Large three-phase industrial motors
MCCs and industrial electrical control panels
Contactors, overloads, relays and motor protection equipment
Sensors, switches, interlocks and machinery safety circuits
Industrial shredders and granulators
Conveyors and screw conveyors
Pumps and industrial washing equipment
PLC-controlled machinery
Siemens PLC and HMI systems
Generators and associated electrical distribution equipment
Extrusion and plastics-processing machinery
Various bespoke recycling and manufacturing equipment
The position will involve both planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical fault-finding. We are continually developing, modifying and expanding our plant, so the successful engineer will also become involved in machinery installation, upgrades, modifications and commissioning projects.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on industrial machinery
Fault-find three-phase motors and motor control systems
Maintain and repair MCCs and electrical control panels
Diagnose faults involving contactors, overloads, relays, sensors and safety circuits
Work with VFD/inverter-controlled motors
Fault-find PLC-controlled machinery and associated inputs and outputs
Assist with PLC and HMI diagnostics where appropriate
Carry out planned preventative electrical maintenance
Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery
Modify and improve existing electrical installations and control systems
Identify recurring faults and implement practical engineering improvements
Maintain electrical drawings and equipment records where appropriate
Work closely with management and production teams to minimise machinery downtime
Support both our Saltney and Wrexham sites
Play an active role in the continued development and expansion of the business
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in engineers with experience in manufacturing, recycling, processing, quarrying, heavy engineering, agricultural machinery or similar industrial environments.
Strong industrial electrical fault-finding skills
Experience working with three-phase motors and motor control systems
Good knowledge of contactors, overloads, relays and control circuits
Experience with VFDs/inverters
Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
Experience working safely within industrial electrical control panels
A practical and methodical approach to diagnosing machinery faults
The ability to work independently and take ownership of engineering problems
Strong awareness of electrical and machinery safety
Useful experience: Siemens S7 PLCs, Siemens HMI systems and TIA Portal would be particularly useful, although this is not essential.
Engineers with good PLC fault-finding experience using other systems are also encouraged to apply. Experience with generators, large motors, star-delta systems, MCCs and industrial machinery installation would also be advantageous.
Qualifications
Relevant electrical or engineering qualifications are preferred, including:
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering / Electrical Installation
City & Guilds electrical qualifications
Electrical or electromechanical engineering apprenticeship
HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification
However, we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate substantial practical industrial electrical experience.
The Person
We are looking for someone who is:
Hands‑on and practical
An experienced electrical fault‑finder
Calm and methodical when dealing with machinery breakdowns
Reliable and self‑motivated
Comfortable working around large industrial machinery
Able to work independently
Willing to take ownership of electrical problems
Interested in improving machinery rather than simply repairing the same recurring fault
Interested in becoming an important long‑term member of the business
This is an opportunity for the right engineer to take real ownership of the electrical engineering side of a growing recycling and manufacturing operation. You will work directly with the people running the business and have significant input into how our machinery and electrical systems are maintained, modified and developed.
Package
Salary £50,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience
8:00am-5:00pm Full-time, permanent
Sites - Saltney, Chester and Wrexham
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