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Electrical maintenance engineer

Reading (Berkshire)
Permanent
Pioneer Selection
Electrical maintenance engineer
£50,000 a year
Posted: 19 January
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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias (60/40) We are currently recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a well-established manufacturing site with strong investment plans and clear opportunities for progression. This role would suit a hands-on engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants long-term career development. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will provide electrical and mechanical planned and reactive maintenance support across a wide range of production equipment. You will play a key role in improving plant reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and working closely with operations to minimise downtime. Key Responsibilities Reactive and planned maintenance across the site to ensure safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment Electrical fault finding on PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives (AC/DC), inverters, servo drives, and single/three-phase supplies Mechanical maintenance including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, shafts, pulleys, hydraulics, and pneumatics Working to PM schedules and monitoring equipment performance (OEE, downtime analysis) Proactive fault prevention and continuous improvement activities Use of a CMMS to record maintenance activities and support asset management Identification and management of critical spares Coaching and supporting operators with basic asset care Supporting project work, installations, and improvement initiatives Equipment You'll Work On High-speed automated production machinery Conveyors (roller and flatbed) Cutters, wrappers, strappers Boilers, compressors, and steam systems Large-scale manufacturing and processing equipment What We're Looking For Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer (approx. 60–70% electrical) Level 3 Electrical qualification minimum (apprentice trained preferred) At least 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or factory environment Strong PLC fault-finding skills (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley preferred) Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics Confident working independently and as part of a team Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability Good communication skills and a professional approach Stability in employment (not a job hopper) Shift Pattern Rotating shifts (early, late, nights – weekdays only) No contracted weekends Paid overtime available Holiday cover paid at enhanced rates Package Salary: £50,000 Pension with employer contribution and matching 25 days holiday bank holidays Annual salary review Additional benefits including wellbeing schemes Progression This role offers clear progression opportunities into specialist or days-based engineering roles as part of long-term succession planning within the engineering team.

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