Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)! Urgently required! Temp 12 Month Contract
Location: Chard
Hours: 39 hours/week (days) or 37.5 hours/week (shift rotation)
Salary: GBP40,000 + Overtime Opportunities
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a knack for keeping things running like clockwork? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!
We re looking for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to join our clients dynamic Production Engineering team. You ll play a key role in keeping cutting-edge manufacturing equipment in peak condition, helping maintain top performance and ensure product excellence.
What You ll Be Doing as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)
1. Troubleshooting and resolving equipment faults to minimise downtime
2. Carrying out preventative maintenance and continuous improvement tasks
3. Supporting machinery upgrades and installations
4. Championing Health & Safety practices and environmental policies
5. Taking ownership of quality and performance improvements across production equipment
What You ll Need
Essential:
6. Time-served/qualified electrician with hands-on experience
7. Strong mechanical skills with an electrical focus
8. ONC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering
9. Previous experience in a manufacturing setting
10. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
11. Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Desirable:
12. Electro-mechanical apprenticeship
13. PLC programming knowledge
14. Experience with pneumatics/hydraulics
15. Automotive sector experience
16. Driving licence
Who You Are
17. A proactive team player who can also work independently
18. A logical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
19. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet the demands of a busy production schedule
20. Someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work
Sound Like You? Let s Talk.
Whether you re an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) ready for the next challenge, we d love to hear from you. Contact Smart Recruitment Yeovil today or apply via this job board.