At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct electrical maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing company focused on reliability and performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to safety and engineering excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by minimising downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical maintenance and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Barry
Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £50,000
Hours: Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm)
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer (with mechanical knowledge and experience) to support the reliability and performance of their manufacturing operations. The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will conduct planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose electrical faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding and problem solving within a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will be a resilient team player with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting electrical maintenance, repairs, fault diagnosis, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and equipment to maximise uptime and operational efficiency. You will work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Reliability
- Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs
- Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns to minimise production downtime
- Diagnose and rectify faults on PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, control panels, and associated equipment
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Support condition monitoring and reliability improvement activities
- Production Support
- Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning projects
- Identify recurring faults and implement effective corrective actions
- Recommend improvements to enhance plant performance and reliability
- Health, Safety & Quality
- Work safely at all times, following site health and safety procedures
- Apply full Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures before conducting maintenance work
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards
- Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
- Help maintain equipment to ensure products are manufactured to quality specifications
- Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to projects focused on reducing downtime and increasing efficiency
- Support automation and control system improvements
- Drive initiatives that improve operational performance and reliability
About You
You will be a motivated and resilient engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills and a commitment to safe working practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship
- Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong fault-finding abilities on PLCs, inverters, motors, drives, and control systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Desirable
- 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
Locations
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Barry, Wales employer: Redmore Recruitment Limited
Our company is an exceptional employer for Electrical Maintenance Engineers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and engineering excellence. Located in Barry, we provide competitive salaries, a structured Monday to Friday schedule, and ample opportunities for professional growth through continuous improvement initiatives. Join us to be part of a resilient team dedicated to maximising operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Contact Details:
Redmore Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
