Electro-Mechanical Process & Maintenance Technician/Engineer
Location: Sovereign Park, Luton
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Join Elmelin Help Shape the Future of Advanced Insulation Manufacturing
Elmelin manufactures specialist thermal and electrical insulation products used to solve some of the most challenging problems in modern industry. With the opening of our brand-new facility in Luton, dedicated to the production of mica insulation components for battery modules, we're building an advanced manufacturing line and growing a new engineering team from the ground up.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a critical early stage, where you'll be involved in everything from process development and equipment installation to maintenance and continuous improvement.
The Role
As an Electro-Mechanical Process & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing operations across both our new Luton facility and our established Walthamstow site (average travel to Walthamstow of 1 2 days per week).
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting process development through equipment design, build, and procurement
• Playing a key role in process engineering and continuous improvement
• Managing and executing maintenance schedules using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding and repair of various machines and control systems
• Fabricating jigs, fixtures, and fittings to improve production efficiency
• Overseeing the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Providing technical support on engineering projects to management
• Ensuring compliance with workshop health and safety regulations
• Maintaining a robust maintenance system, including breakdown logs, corrective actions, and spare parts inventory
• Sourcing and purchasing components, spare parts, and tooling
About You
We're looking for a technically skilled, proactive engineer who enjoys taking ownership and solving problems in a dynamic environment.
Essential Skills & Experience:
• City & Guilds, HND, or equivalent qualification in electrical and mechanical engineering
• Strong background in both electrical and mechanical fault finding and maintenance
• Confident working with systems from 400V AC to 5V DC
• Experience with pneumatics, analogue control systems, motors, inverters, and PLCs
• Understanding and hands-on application of TPM practices
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics
Desirable Skills:
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience manufacturing custom fixtures, jigs, and fittings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently
What We Offer
• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• Permanent contract with long-term career potential
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 39-hour work week, day shift
• Ongoing training and development across a wide range of modern and legacy machinery
• Opportunity to be part of a high-tech operation at an early stage, with real impact on processes and performance
If you are a motivated and reliable individual looking for an exciting new role, we would love to hear from you!
No agencies please!
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