Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer – Loughborough | £50K-£52K | No Shift Work

Location: Loughborough

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 15:30 (No Shift Work)

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Are you an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term career move in Loughborough?

POST- Recruitment Ltd is hiring for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a rapidly growing manufacturing business in Loughborough Backed by private equity, this company is at the forefront of its industry and offers excellent long-term career opportunities in a fast-paced production environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer with electrical expertise to take ownership of machine reliability, breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing

• Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance – Perform both reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on various production machinery
• Breakdown Support – Diagnose and repair electrical faults and mechanical failures to minimise downtime
• Fault Finding & Diagnostics – Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated equipment
• Process & Efficiency Improvements – Work alongside the production team to optimise machine performance and reduce waste
• Health & Safety Compliance – Ensure adherence to 18th Edition Electricity at Work Regulations and PUWER standards
• Parts & Inventory Management – Manage spare parts stock to prevent downtime and maintain smooth operations

Requirements – What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) in a manufacturing or industrial setting (plastics, packaging, or similar industries preferred)
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, with knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Formal Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3 minimum)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge (highly desirable)
• Experience with PPM systems (e.g., Holistech) and a strong commitment to continuous improvement
• Solid Health & Safety awareness, ensuring safe working practices at all times

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with PET sheet production, ancillary equipment, or granulation systems
• Basic IT skills for logging maintenance work and reporting faults

The Package – What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package with excellent benefits
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth business with strong financial backing and ambitious expansion plans
• Be part of a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment where your skills will make a real impact
• Career progression opportunities within a forward-thinking company

Apply Now

If you’re an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in Loughborough, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV.

For more information, contact POST- Recruitment Ltd.

POST- Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.