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Contract Electrical Shift Engineer

Yolk Recruitment LtdUK, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This contract role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a world-leading manufacturer, focusing on complex electrical systems within a dynamic production environment. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced, apprentice-trained Electrical Maintenance Engineer with strong PLC fault-finding skills, eager to contribute to continuous improvement and gain valuable experience in a hybrid setting. Apply now to explore this ongoing contract position!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
UK, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

Electrical Shift Engineer - Contract
South Wales, INSIDE IR35 via Umbrella - Continental Shifts, Ongoing
Rate DOE

Yolk Recruitment are exclusively managing new opportunities for contract Electrical Shift Engineers with a world leading fast moving consumer goods manufacturer, available immediately.

What you'll be doing

  • Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues, including PLC fault finding and repair.
  • Support the optimisation of production by implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with high-speed, automated equipment to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and recommend improvements.

What you'll need

  • You must be an apprentice-trained Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
  • Have experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Proven expertise in PLC fault finding and electrical diagnostics.

If you're looking for a long term contract opportunity and have the ability to deliver in this role, apply now!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*

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