Multiskilled Engineer

Electrical Shift Technician

Ebbw Vale, South Wales
Up to £50,000 + Overtime + Call-Out Allowance

Yolk Recruitment is representing an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Shift Technician to join an established manufacturing business in South Wales. This role offers a varied workload across maintenance, projects and continuous improvement activities, alongside significant investment in training and development.

What You'll Do:

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and process equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimise downtime and support operational performance.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades and engineering improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Support health and safety standards by ensuring equipment remains compliant and safe to operate.
• Participate in a structured call-out rota and provide engineering support when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What You'll Bring:

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship.
• ONC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Flexible approach to shifts and overtime requirements.

Desirable:

• PLC experience, ideally Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi.
• Instrumentation and process control knowledge.
• Variable speed drive experience.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience using maintenance management systems.

Why You Should Apply:

• Salary package up to £50,000 including shift allowance.
• Overtime earning potential.
• Call-out allowance.
• Comprehensive training and development plan.
• Training on PLCs, instrumentation and automation systems.
• FLT, MEWP and overhead crane training provided.
• Opportunity to work on capital projects and plant improvements.

Ready to Apply?

Contact Andy Jones to find out more.

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

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