Details:
- Salary: £51,000 - 52,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Matlock Derbyshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established heavy manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled engineer looking to work within a challenging, high-volume production environment where reliability, safety and continuous improvement are key.
You will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving a wide range of heavy manufacturing machinery and production equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability and minimising downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned, preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the manufacturing site.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery and plant.
* Work with PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, drives and control panels.
* Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
* Complete electrical inspections and testing in line with company procedures.
* Support mechanical maintenance activities where required.
* Identify recurring faults and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Assist with installation, commissioning and modification of new and existing equipment.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS system.
* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety and electrical regulations.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
* A recognised electrical engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
* Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a heavy manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
* Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience with 3-phase systems, motors, inverters/drives, sensors and control systems.
* Ideally, experience working with PLCs and automated production machinery.
* A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
* The ability to work effectively under pressure in a demanding production environment.
* A strong commitment to health & safety.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £52,000
* Shift allowance/overtime opportunities
* Permanent position with a stable and growing business
* Training and development opportunities
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of modern and heavy industrial equipment
* Strong benefits package
* Long-term career progression