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Posted 25 July, 2026

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Limited
Borehamwood, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Electrically Biased Maintenance EngineerLocation: HertfordshireSalary: £48KShift Pattern: Monday to Friday (6:00am-2:00pm / 2:00pm-10:00pm) No weekendThe RoleWe are seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing site in Watford. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience gained within a regulated manufacturing environment.You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities across a range of production equipment and site services, ensuring high levels of reliability, safety and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on automated manufacturing machinery.Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks.Work on conveyors, motors, drives, sensors and control systems.Support site utilities including HVAC, steam systems, compressed air and water systems.Ensure compliance with GMP standards and engineering safety procedures.Follow Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), isolation and safe working procedures.Assist with continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.Candidate RequirementsApprentice-trained Engineer with an electrical bias.Previous experience within pharmaceutical, food, FMCG or manufacturing environments.Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.Good understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems.Experience with motors, drives, sensors, conveyors and control panels.Knowledge of preventative and reactive maintenance practices.Understanding of GMP, engineering compliance and health & safety procedures.Familiar with LOTO and isolation procedures.Desirable ExperienceExperience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.Knowledge of utilities and site services including HVAC, boilers, compressed air and purified water systems.Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills.TPBN1_UKTJ