Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Industrial Electrician —
Cardiff — £38,000-£41,000

Yolk Recruitment are exclusively working with an established Welsh business who has been operating for over 50 years and are keen to employ an experienced Electrical Engineer to work in a days-based role.

You'll join a skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping a busy industrial site running smoothly and safely. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll work on a range of cranes, ovens, and coating lines, carrying out electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on motors, drives, control panels, and cranes
• Working on 3-phase systems and supporting breakdowns and planned maintenance
• Installing and maintaining electrical equipment to regulatory standards
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
• Assisting with project work, including control panel design and build
• Participating in a standby rota (1 week in
  3) with paid call-out and overtime

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship
• Proven experience in an industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of motors, drives, panels, and 3-phase systems
• Ability to fault-find under pressure, including basic PLC and HMI control
• Comfortable working on cranes, hoists, and limit switches
• Full UK driving licence
• A team-focused approach and commitment to working safely
• Confidence working at height using MEWP
• Experience in steelworks, heavy engineering, or manufacturing would be an advantage.

• Secure, full-time work with a long-established Welsh company
• Competitive hourly rate plus overtime and call-out pay
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• All PPE provided and full training on plant and processes
• Free on-site parking and casual dress

Contact our Engineering Specialist recruiter 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. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!