Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias)

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Crewkerne, Somerset. BBBH38422. Location: Crewkerne, England. Salary: up to £42,000 per annum. Shift: Days Monday to Friday (Half-Day Friday). This position is no longer open for applications.

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills to work in a heavy industry environment. The role supports a well-established, globally recognised manufacturer supplying high-performance products to sectors including aerospace, energy, and industrial manufacturing. The company emphasises quality, continuous improvement, and long-term career development.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-Life Balance: Half-day Friday for an extended weekend.
• Flexible Working: Consideration for working hours to support childcare and personal commitments.
• Health & Wellbeing: On-site occupational health services, health benefits including eye tests, and full sickness pay after three months.
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Career Growth: Investment in staff development and internal promotions.

Your Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Routine servicing to maximise uptime and prevent breakdowns.
• Reactive Maintenance: Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Equipment Upgrades & Installations: Supporting installation and modification of new machinery and electrical systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all work adheres to industry standards and company safety procedures.
• Collaboration: Working with a maintenance team to drive efficiency and reliability across the site.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing, heavy industry, or armed forces environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with electrical systems and control panels.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and electrical schematics is desirable.
• A proactive approach to maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent) is desirable.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive salary of £42,000 + overtime opportunities (including paid overtime for contractor hosting on weekends).
• Pension scheme: 3% employer / 5% employee contributions.
• The opportunity to work in a growing business that values its engineers.
• A structured, supportive environment with long-term career prospects.

How to Apply

• If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer, or transitioning from the forces, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.
• We also offer a referral scheme—if you know someone who might be a great fit, please get in touch.

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Note

This position is no longer open for applications.

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