Engineering Technician (Electrical, PLC)

Gonzalescomm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A communications firm in Cardiff is looking for an Engineering Technician (Electrical, PLC) to join their Manufacturing/Process Engineering Team. This entry-level position focuses on routine and preventative maintenance of production equipment, requiring a strong electrical background and teamwork skills. Candidates should be motivated with a commitment to safety and quality, and experience with PLC software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to interrogate and modify PLC software.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine/preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• React to unplanned equipment breakdowns and process changeovers.
• Monitor equipment performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical background

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Safety focus

Quality focus

Delivery focus

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ 3 / HNC / BTEC) in production maintenance manufacture

Tools

PLC software (Siemens/Mitsubishi)

Job description

Join to apply for the Engineering Technician (Electrical, PLC) role at Gonzales Communications Inc.

This position reports to the Engineering Production Leader and is part of the Manufacturing/Process Engineering Team located in Cardiff, UK and will be an on-site role.

Please note: for advertising purposes the job title is Engineering Technician, if successful, your official and internal job title would be Multi-skilled Engineering Technician.

What You Will Do

• Carry out routine / preventative maintenance activities on all production equipment.
• Be production focused, react to unplanned equipment breakdowns, process changeovers, health and safety actions, and machine setup.
• Be involved in installation qualifications, risk assessments, PUWERs, and LOTOs.
• Work with process engineering to monitor equipment performance, and strive for continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• Apprenticeship (or equivalent formal qualifications, NVQ 3 / HNC / BTEC) in production maintenance manufacture with an Electrical background.
• Works well under time-bound pressure as part of a team, and independently.
• Highly motivated, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with PLCs - able to interrogate and modify PLC software (Siemens / Mitsubishi).

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing