Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Alfreton
Salary: -40,000 - -50,000 per annum (dependent on knowledge and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Shift Pattern: 39 hours per week. Days during the initial training period, then afternoon shifts.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation in its sector. It works across several sites and runs a modern, fast-paced production environment. The business invests in its engineering team and values people who take ownership, improve how things are done and help the operation run smoothly.
About the Role
We''re recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy maintenance team on a permanent basis. You''ll keep industrial machinery and production equipment running safely and efficiently. That means electrical fault-finding, responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to reduce downtime.
This hands-on industrial maintenance role suits a practical engineer who enjoys problem-solving and preventing faults before they happen. You''ll start on days for your initial training, then move onto a regular afternoon shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns and keep production downtime to a minimum
- Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical faults on industrial machinery and production equipment
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine electrical inspections
- Troubleshoot electrical control systems, control panels, motors, sensors and inverters
- Find recurring faults and put in place reliability and continuous improvement measures
- Work closely with production teams so equipment runs safely and efficiently
- Help with the installation, commissioning and modification of machinery
- Keep accurate maintenance records and report ongoing equipment issues
- Carry out all work in line with health and safety procedures
Requirements:
- Previous experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician or in a similar industrial engineering role
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience with industrial machinery, electrical control panels, motors and sensors
- Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
- Electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent
- Good problem-solving skills and able to work independently
- A flexible, practical approach and willingness to help with general maintenance tasks
- Full UK driving licence and own transport. The role involves travelling between sites.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems
- Experience in a multi-skilled or mechanical maintenance setting
- Background in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
- Experience of root cause analysis and reliability improvement
If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to dan at Daniel.Rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)