Electrical Maintenance Technician

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading engineering & manufacturing company. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading heavy engineering manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of electrical systems and production equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability, reliability, and safety within a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant equipment. Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery and ancillary equipment. Maintain motors, drives, inverters, PLCs, control panels, instrumentation, and process control systems. Perform fault finding on electrical, automation, and control systems. Support continuous improvement activities to enhance machinery performance and reduce downtime. Participate in breakdown investigations and root cause analysis.

Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of plant equipment. Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with site health and safety procedures. Accurately complete maintenance records using the site's CMMS system. Support shutdowns, projects, and capital investment activities when required. Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise operational efficiency. Essential Requirements Time-served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Previous electrical maintenance experience within a heavy manufacturing, process, or industrial environment. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Experience working with:
Three-phase electrical systems Motors and motor controls Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) PLC-controlled machinery Electrical distribution systems Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings. Knowledge of electrical health and safety regulations.

Desirable Requirements

Experience with in steel manufacturing, rolling mills, foundries, metals processing, or heavy industry. Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, or Mitsubishi PLC knowledge. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. High voltage (HV) switching experience.

Experience with SCADA and automation systems. IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. Key Skills Electrical fault finding PLC diagnostics Industrial automation Preventative maintenance Root cause analysis Continuous improvement Problem solving Communication and teamwork Health & Safety compliance The role also includes pension, competitive holidays, bonus etc