Details:
- Salary: £49,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Brandon Suffolk
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Job Specification - Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Days
Industry: Manufacturing
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join an established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer to support the smooth running of production operations, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and continuous improvement activities across site machinery and equipment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and site equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
Troubleshoot electrical control systems, sensors, motors, drives and associated equipment.
Respond to breakdowns and implement effective fault-finding solutions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve machinery performance and reliability.
Assist with the installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, breakdowns and preventative maintenance activities.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise operational efficiency.
Identify recurring faults and implement corrective actions to prevent future breakdowns.
Candidate Requirements
Recognised electrical engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, motors, inverters and electrical schematics.
A good understanding of mechanical maintenance and fault-finding.
Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to safe working practices.
Desirable Experience
Experience within FMCG, cosmetics, food or process manufacturing.
PLC fault-finding and control system knowledge.
Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and preventative maintenance systems.
The Package
£50,000 per annum
Days-based working pattern.
Opportunity to join an established manufacturing operation.
A varied engineering role with opportunities to improve plant reliability and performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer seeking a days-based role within a manufacturing environment, offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a real impact on site performance.
Salary: £50,000 | Days | Electrical Bias