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Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Cardiff
Up to £52,000 + Bonus

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a heavy industrial site in Cardiff. This is a hands role focused on maximising plant reliability, minimising downtime, and driving continuous improvement.

The Role

  * Plan and manage electrical maintenance activities (PPM, shutdowns, breakdowns)

  * Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers and technicians

  * Deliver efficient, cost-effective maintenance and repair programmes

  * Control maintenance budgets, estimates, and work progress

  * Manage and audit contractors, ensuring compliance with PTW and site standards

  * Support production by coordinating maintenance with operational teams

  * Drive continuous improvement and implement engineering best practices

  * Ensure compliance with H&S, SOPs, and risk assessments

The Person

  * HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)

  * Strong PLC experience (Omron, ABB, Siemens S7)

  * Knowledge of SCADA/HMI systems

  * Experience with AC/DC motors, drives, inverters, and converters

  * Proven team leadership within a heavy industrial environment

  * Strong understanding of Permit to Work and contractor control

  * Committed to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

This is a great opportunity to step into a key role within a demanding, high value industrial environment where you can make a real impact. This role is working a Monday to Friday, 8 hour days shift pattern

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