Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Yolk Recruitment Ltd
  • Abergavenny, Gwent
  • Apr 09, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance EngineerAbergavenny£48,000

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a well-established manufacturing business based near Abergavenny, seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. Operating on a 2-shift pattern, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a well-paid, stable role within a site that places strong value on engineering standards, reliability, and long-term investment in its people and equipment.

What You'll Do:

You will be responsible for maintaining and improving site-wide electrical systems to ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. Working closely with mechanical engineers and production teams, you will play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly.

  • Provide electrical maintenance support across manufacturing and production areas
  • Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on plant machinery and site services
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve reliability
  • Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations
  • Assist with installations, upgrades, and commissioning of electrical equipment

What You'll Bring:

You will be a proactive and hands-on engineer with a strong electrical background in manufacturing or industrial environments.

  • Recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds, or equivalent
  • Experience working as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing or industrial settings
  • Strong fault-finding ability on electrical systems and control panels
  • Experience working with PLCs, inverters, motors, and industrial control systems
  • Comfortable working a rotating 2-shift pattern
  • A collaborative approach with the confidence to work independently when required

Why You Should Apply:

This role offers excellent earning potential, a supportive team environment, and long-term security within a well-run manufacturing site.

  • Salary of £48,000 on a 2-shift pattern
  • Stable, long-term opportunity within an established business
  • Well-maintained site with ongoing investment in equipment and infrastructure
  • Supportive engineering culture with opportunities to develop your skill set

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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