Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Port Talbot, WLS, SA12 8EB, GB
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Panama Shifts
Port Talbot
Permanent
We’re working with a well-established, high-performing FMCG manufacturing business in Port Talbot who are looking to strengthen their engineering team with the addition of an Electrical Engineer.
This is a hands-on, shift-based role where you’ll play a key part in keeping production running efficiently, minimising downtime, and ensuring the reliability of critical manufacturing equipment. You’ll be joining a fast-paced environment where engineers are trusted to take ownership, think proactively, and respond quickly to challenges on site.
Shift Pattern
This role operates on a Panama (Continental) shift pattern, rotating between days and nights:
2 on, 2 off
3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
Alternating weekly between days and nights
This offers a strong work-life balance with regular extended time off.
Benefits:
Salary £47,000 including shift allowance
24 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays. You will need to keep 3 days of holiday aside for a 2 week Christmas shutdown
Structured shift pattern with regular time off
Stable and established manufacturing environment
Opportunity to join a well-supported engineering team
Role with real responsibility and impact on production performance
Company Pension
Free on-site Parking
Role Responsibilities:
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across site electrical systems and machinery
Responding to electrical breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
Diagnosing faults and implementing robust, long-term fixes
Working with PLCs and drives to fault find and support production equipment
Supporting continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and suggesting solutions
Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reports
Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety and site compliance standards
Working closely with production and other departments to keep operations running smoothly
Essential Skills & Experience:
MUST have at least an NVQ Level 3/ City & Guilds Level 3 or HNC/ HND in Electrical Engineering
Proven experience in an electrical maintenance role within a manufacturing environment
Strong background in electrical fault finding and breakdown response
Experience working with PLCs (Siemens )
Experience working with drives (essential)A hands-on approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across departments
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of and in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
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- Location:
- Port Talbot
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Electrical Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering, Electrical, Maintenance
