Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pollington Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you ensure continuous production by diagnosing faults and performing safe, effective maintenance on electrical systems, with some mechanical bias. You’ll work within the Engineering team to reduce downtime and support a manufacturing-led, innovation-driven environment. The position offers development and progression in a company that values quality and sustainability. You will contribute to reliable, efficient plant operation and adherence to engineering standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives solving complex industrial challenges and shaping robust maintenance practices.

Pay / Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Healthcare Cash Plan
Enhanced family leave policies
5% employer matched pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discounts

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous production by fault finding and maintaining equipment to minimize downtime
Perform reactive and planned maintenance on electrical and related systems on site
Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems and read technical drawings
Support the safe, logical diagnosis and repair of fault conditions to return lines to service
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and improve equipment reliability

Key requirements

Strong electrical knowledge with some mechanical experience
Qualified, time-served in a similar position; ideally NVQ 3
Apprentice-trained and ideally qualified to the 18th edition wiring regulations
PLC fault finding skills would be a distinct advantage
Working knowledge of robots and automated process plant & machinery
Experience in mechanical fitting, welding, fabrication and general machining advantageous
Reactive and planned maintenance experience for electrical systems controlling hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, motors, etc.
Ability to read technical drawings