Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location:

Port Talbot Site
• Contract Type:
Permanent
• Salary:
Up to £50,000 DOE (Overtime available at x1.5 on weekdays and x2 on weekends)
•

Hours:

Day & night shifts – 12 hours per shift (42.5 hours week 1 then 44 hrs weeks).

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a solid background in fast‑paced manufacturing? Ready to bring your skills to a modern production environment that never stands still? We're looking for a proactive and detail‑driven professional to play a key role in maintaining and optimising electrical systems across a high‑tech manufacturing site.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to be part of a dedicated maintenance team that supports 24/7 operations producing products for the personal care, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

• Planning and carrying out preventative maintenance
• Responding rapidly and efficiently to electrical breakdowns
• Diagnosing faults and performing timely repairs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reports
• Ensuring compliance with site and statutory Health & Safety regulations

Essential:

• Time‑served Electrical Apprenticeship
• 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) including English, Science & Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environments
• Must have PIC programming experience
• Strong fault‑finding skills and ability to work under pressure

Desirable:

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
• PLC experience (Siemens preferred)
• Counterbalance forklift license

• Quick‑thinking and calm under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Organised, self‑motivated and able to manage workload independently
• Excellent communicator at all levels
• Great attention to detail and time management
• Flexible and team‑oriented – ready to step in wherever needed
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team

Benefits to include 4% pension, on‑site parking, annual medical checks, childcare vouchers and more.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact (url removed) for more information.