Position: Plant Engineer Electrical Bias Location: Holywell Contract: Full‑time, Permanent Hours: Days Monday-Friday Role Overview We're seeking a technically strong and hands‑on Plant Engineer to lead electrical and automation maintenance, develop preventative strategies, and support production, quality, safety, and control initiatives. You'll oversee a team of technicians, manage CMMS tasks, and drive continuous improvement and compliance. Key Responsibilities for the Plant Engineer Team Leadership & Workload Planning Lead and mentor engineering technicians; allocate daily maintenance tasks efficiently Develop a training matrix to ensure team competency Electrical & Automation Maintenance Implement and oversee planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automated system faults Work with Siemens S7/TIA, Profinet, HMI interfaces, and other automation tools Technical Projects & CMMS Management Manage shutdowns, capital projects, and process improvements Capture maintenance data, feedback, and lessons learnt in Elecosoft CMMS Partner with stores for spare parts and stock management Process Improvement & KPI Reporting Design systems for condition monitoring and root‑cause analysis Generate KPIs to track downtime, response time, and maintenance efficiency Compliance & Safety Assurance Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, CE marking, and site safety policies Provide clear engineering documentation and compliance updates Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work with Production, Quality, Safety, and Controls teams to align maintenance with operational needs Participate in procurement, recruitment, and training initiativesSkills & Qualifications Essential: Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical/Automation Engineering or equivalent 5 years in high‑volume manufacturing or industrial environments Proficiency with Siemens S7/TIA, Profinet, HMI, and PLC fault diagnostics Experience with Elecosoft or similar CMMS Strong project management and shutdown planning experience Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisation skills Strong adherence to HSE and compliance standards Desirable for the Plant Engineer role: Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems Formal electrical installation certification Exposure to cold rolling processes Project/process improvement certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, CPE) Please contact Nicola at HRGO recruitment regarding the Plant Engineer role on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) email (url removed)