Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Desford Source: WhatJobs
£42,000–£54,000

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Join a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, working a 4-on, 4-off day and night shift pattern. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving advanced production equipment, with a strong focus on electrical fault finding, automation and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across automated production machinery.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
  • Fault-find and work on electrical control panels and associated systems.
  • Support the maintenance and reliability of conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns and other production equipment.
  • Work with Siemens S7 PLC systems and automation.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and engineering compliance.
  • Work collaboratively within a large engineering team.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

  • A recognised electrical engineering qualification.
  • Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
  • Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
  • Practical experience working with control panels and electrical systems.
  • Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs - essential.
  • The ability to confidently diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
  • A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
  • The flexibility to work a 4-on, 4-off days and nights shift pattern.

Desirable Skills:

  • Siemens automation experience.
  • Experience working within highly automated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with PLC fault finding and control systems.
  • Mechanical maintenance knowledge alongside strong electrical expertise.

Benefits Include:

  • A competitive salary
  • Annual bonus.
  • 15% total pension contribution (10% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution).
  • Opportunity to work with modern automation and advanced production technology.
  • Excellent opportunities for technical development and progression.

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