Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff
Job Description
Electrical Maintenance EngineerCardiff£45,000 to £50,000Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent an established, globally recognised manufacturer supplying into a range of sectors within the healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Food sectors. This organisation develops and produces specialist products that improve quality of life for people worldwide, operating within highly regulated, quality-driven environments.With significant recent investment in advanced automation and production capability, the site is undergoing a period of transformation. This has created an opportunity for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in stabilising and optimising a complex, high-value production line.What You'll Do:You'll take ownership of maintaining and improving a highly automated production line, ensuring consistent uptime and performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Your role will combine hands-on electrical maintenance with deeper problem-solving across automation systems, working closely with engineering and production teams to identify root causes and implement fixes that last.You will:Carry out fault finding, maintenance and repair on electrical and automated equipmentSupport both reactive and planned maintenance activities to minimise downtimeWork with PLC and HMI systems to diagnose faults and support system improvementsContribute to debugging and stabilising a recently introduced automated lineCollaborate with wider teams to remove recurring issues and improve reliabilitySupport improvements in process performance as the site continues to mature its automation capabilityWhat You'll Bring:Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing settingStrong fault-finding skills across electrical and automated systemsWorking knowledge of PLCs, including fault diagnosis and basic interactionAbility to work with HMI interfaces and understand automated processesExperience interpreting electrical drawings and technical documentationA proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilityIdeally exposure to continuous improvement or process optimisationFlexibility to work shifts and support call-out requirements where neededWhy You Should Apply:This is a chance to join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturer at a pivotal point in its journey.
With significant investment in automation and ambitious plans for the site, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact.You'll be part of a collaborative engineering function where your skills will be valued, and where you will gain exposure to advanced machinery, automation systems and continuous improvement initiatives.There is also clear potential for progression as the site develops and expands its engineering capability.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.Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch!Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time.
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