Job Description
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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