Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location:
Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
Job Type:
Permanent
Shift:
Day Shift (Mon–Fri, 36 hrs/week)
Working Hours:
* Monday to Thursday:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
* Friday:
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Salary:
£45,000 per annum (DOE)
OTE:
Up to £55,000 with overtime
We're hiring a
Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer
to join a well-established Global manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic production environment, supporting operations and driving production equipment reliability and performance.
What You'll Be Doing
* Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a range of production machinery.
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs, working with PLC systems to minimise downtime.
* Collaborate with multi-skilled engineering teams to ensure smooth operations.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate logs, manage spare parts inventory, and contribute to audit readiness.
* Assist in developing SOPs and technical documentation.
What We're Looking For
* Strong hands-on experience with industrial production machinery.
* Excellent fault-finding skills on PLCs, drives, motors, panels, and control systems.
* Knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.
* Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure – a true team player.
Qualifications & Skills
* Time-served or formally qualified in Electrical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
* 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
required.
* Experience with hydraulics/pneumatics and PLC/HMI fault finding (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7).
* Experience with
extrusion machinery
is a plus.