Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coleford
Salary: £53,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday (8am–4pm), 1 in 5 Callout
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for improving reliability and performance?
We are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a major manufacturing operation in Coleford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing electrical maintenance function and play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing site engineering performance.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of electrical equipment, including three-phase motors and process automation systems, while working on SCADA and DCS systems and performing PLC fault finding.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct planned preventative, remedial, and reactive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
Apply effective fault-finding and investigation techniques to resolve issues quickly, ensuring optimal machine utilisation and minimal downtime.
Implement upgrades and modifications to electrical and process control systems to enhance performance and functionality.
Diagnose plant-related process and engineering issues, working alongside shift personnel to resolve complex challenges.
Collaborate with the engineering team to improve productivity and efficiency, recommending capital expenditure where beneficial.
Maintain accurate work history in the CMMS system and identify any required follow-up actions.
About You
Electrically apprenticeship trained (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3).
Experience with PLC fault finding and three-phase motors.
Experience working with SCADA and DCS systems.
Background in a process automation environment.
Good knowledge of SAP maintenance systems.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
Resilient, proactive, and solutions-oriented with excellent decision-making skills.
Strong coaching, communication, and team development abilities.
Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Effective verbal and written communication
Self-motivated team player with a flexible attitude
Package Details
£53,000 per annum
Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee contribution
Life Assurance: 4× salary
Overtime available by agreement
If this role is of interest, please contact Ryan Guy at (url removed) or (phone number removed)