Junior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
Location: Abergavenny
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 + Overtime OTE 50k + Double Days + Company Bonus
Founded nearly 70 years ago, this materials processing company is the largest in the UK within its sector, boasting a turnover of £120 million. With a recent investment of £40 million into new machinery, it aims to continue growing on its 40-acre site for years to come.
We are looking for an apprentice trained or junior Maintenance Engineer to take the next step in your career, where you will be taught PLC fault finding and learn from senior engineers to become fully autonomous. The role is a double-days based position in a busy industrial environment, working on 3‑phase machinery, lasers, PLC controls, hydraulics, drives and related equipment.
Responsibilities
* Planned and reactive maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
* Maintain 3‑phase equipment, lasers, drives, sensors, and PLCs.
* Ongoing shadowing to boost skill set on niche machinery.
* Work Monday to Friday, 5:30 am – 2 pm, then 1:30 pm – 10 pm, rotating weekly.
* Receive overtime pay at 1.5×, with Sunday overtime paid at 2×.
Qualifications
* Aptitude for or experience as a junior Maintenance Engineer or apprentice trained in electrical maintenance.
* Willingness to work double days.
* Basic understanding of PLC fault finding and 3‑phase equipment maintenance.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Overtime compensation at 1.5× and Sunday overtime at 2×.
* Double days.
* Company bonus potential.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position; the offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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