Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: Barry Type: Full Time – Permanent Salary: £50,000 Hours: Monday – Friday (8am – 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
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