Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Harlow
Salary: Circa £60K + Shift Bonus and Overtime
Shift Pattern: Days
Industry: Heavy Plant Manufacturing
The Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our team within a heavy plant manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment to maximise uptime and ensure safe and efficient operations.
We are looking for someone motivated by key engineering principles of Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement. Your focus will be on Early Equipment Management (EEM) in manufacturing and how this impacts on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) with a view to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) the gold standard metric for measuring manufacturing productivity. Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy plant and production equipment
Diagnose and fault-find on electrical systems, PLCs, drives, motors, and control panels
Support mechanical maintenance activities when required (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes)
Minimise downtime through effective problem-solving and root cause analysis
Assist in continuous improvement and reliability projects
Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company standards
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production teamsRequirements
Strong electrical background (essential)
Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
Experience in a heavy plant, manufacturing, or industrial environment
Knowledge of:
PLC fault-finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar)
Inverters, motors, and control systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems (desirable)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skillsDesirable
Experience with preventative maintenance systems (CMMS)
Welding/fabrication skills
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent)What We Offer
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Company pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Career progression within a growing organisation
Supportive and safety-focused working environmentApply Now
If you are a motivated multi-skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias looking to work in a dynamic heavy manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for more information