Industrial Electrical Reliability Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Salary: £40,000 + Overtime

Location: Cardiff

Hours: Monday Friday, 7:00am 3:00pm (Regular overtime available until 6:00pm and weekends)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a well-established industrial manufacturing and recycling operation based in Cardiff.

This role is ideal for a proactive maintenance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about ensuring plant equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Work with PLC-controlled systems, AC/DC drives, and process control equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance reliability and performance.
• Complete maintenance records and ensure compliance with site procedures.
• Work collaboratively with operational and maintenance teams to support production targets.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards.

About You

• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience within a manufacturing, heavy industry, recycling, steel, aggregates, or similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, electrical fault finding, motors, drives, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• High Voltage (HV) experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as training can be provided.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Employee rewards and retail discount scheme.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Regular overtime available, providing excellent earning potential.

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