Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased
Newmarket CB8, UK
What we offer
* Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
* Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
* 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
* Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
* Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
About the Role
We are looking for an Electrically biased Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (80/20) to join our depot maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our plant and processing equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. Working on electrical systems, you’ll support continuous improvement, minimise downtime, and contribute to the overall performance of the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and fault‑find on electrical systems.
* Work on electrical systems including 3‑phase motors, star‑delta controls, control panels, sensors, VSDs and basic PLC fault finding.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs to maximise plant uptime.
* Maintain and repair electrical equipment on conveyors, shredders, motors and drive systems.
* Drive improvements in electrical standards around site to comply with current legislation.
* Ensure all work is completed safely in line with company procedures and health & safety standards.
About You
* Completed a time‑served apprenticeship and gained qualifications of either C&G 2360 part 1 & 2 / C&G 2365 / C&G NVQ 3 Electrotechnical systems or equivalent.
* 18th Edition certified with electrical and testing certification.
* Proven experience as an Electrically biased Multiskilled Engineer.
* Strong electrical fault‑finding skills within heavy industry/manufacturing environment with basic mechanical skills (80/20).
* Experience working on heavy machinery, plant equipment, or processing systems.
* Basic PLC fault‑finding and setting up VSDs.
* Able to read electrical schematics and build new panels for control systems.
* HV trained (Desirable but not essential).
* IOSH certification (Desirable but not essential).
Recruitment Agencies
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.
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