Plant Engineer Electrical Bias
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | Flintshire, Flintshire, ch8 7gj |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NE140725_1752488820 |
Summary
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
- 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
- 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
- Design systems for condition monitoring and root‑cause analysis
- Generate KPIs to track downtime, response time, and maintenance efficiency
- Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, CE marking, and site safety policies
- Provide clear engineering documentation and compliance updates
- Work with Production, Quality, Safety, and Controls teams to align maintenance with operational needs
- Participate in procurement, recruitment, and training initiatives
Skills & 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
- 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 0151 3471110 or 07718 490426 email nicola.evans@hrgo.co.uk