Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Location: Thatcham, BerkshireSalary: Up to £52,000 (with flexibility for exceptional candidates)Shift Pattern: Rotating 3-shift pattern (6-2 / 10-6 / 2-10)

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer | Manufacturing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join a successful and well-established manufacturing business based in Thatcham.

Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for providing both planned and reactive maintenance support across a range of automated production and packaging equipment. This role would suit a proactive engineer looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance activities across the site
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• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out effective fault finding to minimise downtime
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• Maintain and repair a variety of automated production machinery and control systems
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• Diagnose faults on:\n
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  • PLC-controlled equipment
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  • AC/DC drives and motors
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  • Servo drive systems
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  • Inverters
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  • Single and three-phase electrical systems
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• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
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• Monitor equipment performance, downtime and overall efficiency
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• Drive continuous improvement and fault prevention initiatives
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• Record maintenance activities using a CMMS system
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• Support machine upgrades, refurbishments and improvement projects
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• Assist with developing operator knowledge and equipment understanding
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• Contribute to site engineering and capital projects
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What We're Looking For

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• Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent
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• Multi-skilled engineering background with a strong electrical bias
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• Experience working within manufacturing, production, FMCG, packaging or a similar industrial environment
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• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, motors and industrial electrical systems
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• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a logical approach to maintenance
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
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• Positive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset
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Desirable

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• 18th Edition qualification
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• Time-served apprenticeship
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• 5+ years' post-apprenticeship experience
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What's on Offer?

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• Salary up to £52,000
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• Some flexibility for outstanding candidates
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities
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• Stable and growing manufacturing environment
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• Varied, hands-on engineering role with excellent technical exposure
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• Opportunity to contribute to site improvement and automation projects
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Apply Today

If you're an electrically biased maintenance engineer seeking a new challenge within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.