Maintenance Engineer; Electrical Bias

Position: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Our client is looking for a multi-skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their Maintenance team. This is a hands-on role within a manufacturing environment, responsible for ensuring machinery, infrastructure and facilities operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking, honest and flexible individual who takes pride in maintaining high engineering, health and safety, and housekeeping standards. This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a shift pattern

The Role

* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery and facilities

* Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, ensuring equipment is left in a safe condition

* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults in a logical and systematic manner

* Support continuous improvement, reliability and efficiency projects to reduce downtime

* Maintain full compliance with health & safety legislation and safe systems of work

* Promote excellent engineering practices and act as a role model for safety and housekeeping standards

* Conduct effective shift handovers, covering operational, safety and quality issues

* General workshop housekeeping and equipment care

* Support manufacturing output by undertaking additional tasks as required by management

Skills & Requirements

* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

* Multi-skilled maintenance experience (electrical bias preferred)

* Experience of safe systems of work (permit to work, risk assessments, method statements)

* Previous experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or printing environment

* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

* Flexible approach to meet manufacturing and shift requirements

Additional (Desirable)

* Full UK Driving Licence

* Emergency First Aid at Work

* FLT licence (counterbalance & reach)

* IPAF / working at heights qualification

Health & Safety

In addition to core responsibilities, employees are required to:

* Take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others

* Carry out any other reasonable duties required across the manufacturing area