Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Xpert Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client based in Cheadle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment with a competitive salary and regular overtime available.

Working Hours:

This role operates on a rotating two-shift pattern:
Week 1 (Days) Monday
- Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm Friday: 6:00am - 12:30pm Week 2 (Afternoons) Monday
- Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm Friday: 12:30pm - 5:00pm Overtime flexibility is essential. Every other Saturday morning required (paid at time and a half ) Occasional Sunday work required (paid at double time )

The Role:

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving factory equipment to ensure smooth production operations. Duties will include:
Fault finding and repair during production Planned and preventative maintenance on factory equipment Working with CNC and PLC controlled machinery Assessing spare parts requirements and reporting faults Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently Completing maintenance documentation and records accurately Supporting production teams to minimise downtime Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards Contributing to continuous improvement of equipment and processes Requirements:
Time served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification GCSE / O-Level education or equivalent (ONC / HNC advantageous) Working knowledge of industrial machinery

Experience with CNC and PLC controlled equipment Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team Full UK driving licence Desirable:

Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems Knowledge of basic mechanical practices 18th Edition qualification

The Ideal Candidate :
Experience working in a manufacturing or factory environment Ability to work independently and prioritise workload Flexible approach to overtime and shift work Strong understanding of health and safety practices Committed to maintaining high quality and operational standards If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.