Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join our client's team in a high-volume electroplating and surface finishing environment. The role involves providing hands-on support in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment, must have strong focus on electrical systems while supporting mechanical tasks as required.
The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring maximum uptime of critical electroplating lines, ancillary equipment, and supporting utilities, while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Working hours: 7.45 - 4.15pm Monday-Thursday, 7am - 1pm Friday
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a wide range of electrical and electro-mechanical equipment including plating lines, rectifiers, pumps, motors, compressed air and control panels.
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults, control wiring, drives, sensors, and instrumentation.
* Support mechanical repairs such as pumps, pipework, and hydraulics as required.
* Ensure equipment is maintained to achieve maximum efficiency and reliability, minimising downtime.
* Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
* Contribute to continuous improvement projects and modifications to improve reliability, safety, and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in line with company procedures.
* Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental requirements, particularly regarding chemical handling and plating operations.
* Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required.
* Participate in weekend work as required to support production requirements & minimise downtime.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Time-served Electrical Engineer 18th edition.
* Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing/industrial environment (preferably electroplating, surface finishing, chemicals, or heavy process industry).
* Strong knowledge of electrical fault finding and repair, including motors, drives, control circuits, and PLCs.
* Good understanding of mechanical systems.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings.
* Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
* Awareness of health, safety, and environmental compliance within a manufacturing/chemical environment.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in electroplating, surface treatment, or chemical process industries.
* Knowledge of chemical dosing systems, rectifiers, and fume extraction equipment, effluent treatment facilities.
* PLC programming/modification experience.
* Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Personal Attributes
* Strong team player with good communication skills.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.
Package
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Overtime opportunities.
* Pension scheme.
* Training and development opportunities