Full job descriptionAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a high-volume manufacturing environment, supporting the reliability and performance of production and plant equipment across a 24/7 operation. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will play a key role in minimising downtime, carrying out fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. They are committed to investing in their people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
Description
Key Responsibilities:


*Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
*Perform electrical fault finding and diagnostics on Siemens PLC-controlled machinery.
*Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
*Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on production and plant equipment.
*Support the installation, commissioning, and modification of industrial machinery.
*Recommend and implement engineering improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
*Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
*Assist with focused improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Work safely in accordance with all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
*Perform maintenance on 3-phase electrical systems and associated controls.
*Contribute positively to a collaborative engineering team environment.
Profile
The Successful Candidate:


The ideal candidate will be a time-served engineer with a strong electrical maintenance background gained within a manufacturing environment.


Essential Criteria:


*NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
*Time-served engineering apprenticeship.
*Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
*Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC systems.
*Experience working with Siemens PLC-controlled equipment.
*Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance processes.
*Understanding of industrial machinery installation and commissioning.
*Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
*Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
*Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding production targets.
*Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.


Desirable:


*Welding qualification.
*First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
Job Offer
What’s on Offer:


*Secure role within a leading manufacturing business.
*Opportunity to work on a wide range of automated production equipment.
*Ongoing training and development opportunities.
*Supportive engineering team and management structure.
*Exposure to continuous improvement and modern manufacturing practices.
*Long-term career progression opportunities.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment where your contribution makes a real impact.