Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Overtime Available
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts on a rotating 7-day pattern (includes weekends)
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a busy 24/7 manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer with experience in industrial or manufacturing environments to become part of a well-established engineering team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting continuous production operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out electrical maintenance activities across a manufacturing facility.
* Work closely with the Engineering Supervisor to complete maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.
* Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems and production equipment.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
* Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements where appropriate.
* Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
* Identify and report unsafe conditions or practices immediately.
* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
* Support wider maintenance activities and assist with non-core tasks when required.
Requirements
* Previous experience within an electrical maintenance role, ideally within manufacturing, heavy industry or a production environment.
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience working with:
o PLCs
o Inverters and drives
o Motors
o Electrical control systems
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
* Experience with electrical equipment commonly found within industrial and office environments.
* Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and safe isolation practices.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication skills.
* Work within an industrial environment.
* Flexible approach to working shifts.
Desirable Experience
* High Voltage (HV) experience and/or qualifications.
* Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
* Installation experience.
* Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
* Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) experience.
Qualifications
* Minimum City & Guilds qualification with 17th Edition.
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
* HV qualifications desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* £50,000 annual salary.
* Overtime opportunities available.
* 296 hours annual leave pro rata, including bank holiday entitlement.
* Flexible holiday allocation held within one annual leave allowance.
* Opportunity to join a stable and successful 24/7 manufacturing operation.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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