Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Location: Gloucestershire

We are currently recruiting for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing operation based in Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer looking to join a well-established manufacturing site where you'll play a key role in maintaining critical production equipment, maximising plant reliability and supporting continuous improvement across a fast-paced process environment.

What you'll be doing:

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• Providing electrical maintenance and breakdown support across the mill.
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• Diagnosing electrical equipment failures and carrying out repairs safely and efficiently.
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• Identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
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• Following up on shift reports, SAP work orders and inspection reports.
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• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities and feeding back completed work through the SAP maintenance management system.
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• Locating, issuing and returning spare parts through the maintenance stores system.
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• Working within Electrical and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work, issuing permits and certificates where required.
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• Supporting engineering plant modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
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• Liaising with engineering and production teams to resolve long-term reliability issues.
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• Carrying out a wide range of electrical maintenance activities including: \n
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  • Motor brush replacement and set-up.
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  • Investigation and rectification of electrical faults.
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  • Repair, overhaul and testing of AC and DC motors.
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  • Bearing, coupling and brush replacement on electrical rotating equipment.
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  • Installation, maintenance and testing of lighting systems.
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  • Fault finding and repair of portable electrical equipment.
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  • Diagnosis and rectification of faults such as short circuits, overheating and equipment malfunction.
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  • Maintenance, repair and testing of medium and low voltage power distribution systems.
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  • Working on diesel engine starters, generators and automatic control systems.
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  • Servicing and repairing electrical systems used on cranes, lifts and lifting equipment.
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  • Maintenance of circuit breakers, contactors and protective devices.
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  • Alignment and adjustment of electrical rotating machinery and drive systems.
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  • Fault finding and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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  • Maintenance of overhead travelling cranes, compressors and ancillary plant equipment.
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• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.
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What we need from you:

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• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification.
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• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent electrical maintenance background.
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• Knowledge of the 17th Edition IEE Regulations (18th Edition advantageous).
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• Previous experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, process or continuous production environment.
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• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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• Experience working with: \n
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  • AC and DC motors.
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  • Motor control systems.
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  • PLC-controlled equipment.
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  • Variable speed drives and modern drive technologies.
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  • Instrumentation and control systems.
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  • Low and medium voltage electrical systems.
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• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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• Experience using CMMS systems, ideally SAP.
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• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and engineering teams.
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• Flexible, self-motivated and proactive approach to maintenance activities.
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• Experience within paper, pulp, FMCG, manufacturing, chemical or other process industries would be advantageous.
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What we offer:

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• Competitive salary and shift allowance.
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• Overtime opportunities.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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• Opportunities for career progression within a large manufacturing operation.
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• Exposure to a wide range of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
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• Stable long-term employment.
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• A strong safety-focused and collaborative working environment.
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How to Apply:

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below:

01453 852544

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Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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