Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Manufacturing | Milton Keynes
Salary: £56000 (Including Shift Allowance)
Shifts: Days & Nights Rotation
We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment based in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge automated machinery in a business that values proactive engineering, reliability, and team culture.
Role Overview:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll provide both Electrical and Mechanical support to ensure optimum performance of all production and packaging equipment. You'll be expected to respond quickly to machinery breakdowns, carry out planned and preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
·Rapid response to breakdowns on automated machinery
·Deliver both reactive and proactive maintenance across all equipment
·Fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical systems (PLC, control panels, sensors)
·Mechanical strip-downs, rebuilds, and root cause analysis
·Support upgrades, modifications, and CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives
·Ensure minimal downtime and prevent production losses
Skills & Experience Required:
·Strong electrical maintenance background with solid mechanical capability
·Previous experience in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial environment
·Hands-on experience with PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, motors, control panels
·Sound mechanical understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyors
·Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Qualifications (One or More of the Following Preferred):
·BTEC / ONC / HNC in Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering
·NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance
·City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 Electrotechnical Certificate
·Time-served Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering Apprenticeship
Also Known As / Suitable For:
This role may be suitable for candidates currently or previously working as:
Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Production Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Plant Maintenance Engineer.
Commutable from:
Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Northampton, Brackley, and surrounding areas.
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