Electrical Engineer - Yolk Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Electrical Engineer £42,000Days

Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent a growing manufacturing business in Llanelli seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their tight-knit engineering team. With around 80 employees and a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, this company values hands-on, practical engineers who can manage projects and support daily operations.

Position Overview:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be the main electrical and electronic engineering contact on site. Responsible for managing projects, contractor coordination, troubleshooting electrical faults, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, you'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer ready to take on real responsibility in a busy manufacturing environment, ideally with automotive experience.

This is what you'll be doing.

• Managing electrical engineering projects from planning through completion, including scheduling and contractor management
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and PLC faults (Siemens, Omron, Allen Bradley) with some basic programming or adjustments
• Supporting daily electrical engineering tasks and working alongside shift technicians
• Driving continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with statutory electrical testing and safety standards
• Collaborating closely with the engineering manager and wider team for smooth operations

The experience you'll bring to the team.

• Qualified electrical engineer with at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing, ideally automotive
• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Omron, and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Ability to manage projects and communicate plans clearly
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical and proactive mindset
• Comfortable working independently and supporting a small engineering team
• Willingness to occasionally work shifts (with allowance)

And this is what you'll get in return.

• A fixed salary of £42,000
• Day role with occasional shifts, shift allowance included
• Immediate start preferred, flexibility for notice periods up to one month
• Work in a supportive, close-knit team environment with genuine project responsibility

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones.

Please apply with your CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also run a referral scheme, so if you know someone who'd be great for this role, please get in touch.

Please note, whilst we endeavour to contact all applicants, due to the volume of applications, we cannot guarantee a response for every role. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.