Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Xpert Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client based in Cheadle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment with a competitive salary and regular overtime available.Working Hours:This role operates on a rotating two-shift pattern: Week 1 (Days)\n

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• Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
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• Friday: 6:00am - 12:30pm
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Week 2 (Afternoons)\n

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• Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
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• Friday: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
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Overtime flexibility is essential.\n

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• Every other Saturday morning required (paid at time and a half)
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• Occasional Sunday work required (paid at double time)
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The Role:As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving factory equipment to ensure smooth production operations. Duties will include:\n

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• Fault finding and repair during production
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• Planned and preventative maintenance on factory equipment
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• Working with CNC and PLC controlled machinery
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• Assessing spare parts requirements and reporting faults
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• Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
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• Completing maintenance documentation and records accurately
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• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
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• Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards
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• Contributing to continuous improvement of equipment and processes
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Requirements:\n

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• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
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• GCSE / O-Level education or equivalent (ONC / HNC advantageous)
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• Working knowledge of industrial machinery
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• Experience with CNC and PLC controlled equipment
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• Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability
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• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
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• Full UK driving licence
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Desirable:\n

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• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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• Knowledge of basic mechanical practices
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• 18th Edition qualification
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The Ideal Candidate:\n

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• Experience working in a manufacturing or factory environment
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• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
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• Flexible approach to overtime and shift work
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• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
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• Committed to maintaining high quality and operational standards
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If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.