Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newbury (commutable distance required) Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00-16:00 | Fri 8:00-13:30 (earlier start available) Sector: Manufacturing

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support a busy manufacturing site in Newbury. The role is hands‑on, with a strong focus on electrical fault‑finding, automation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

You will be the go‑to electrical expert on site, supporting production, improving reliability, and upskilling the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical fault diagnosis and repair on production machinery, control panels, motors, drives, PLCs, and sensors Preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical infrastructure, switchgear, MCCs, and instrumentation Installation and commissioning of new machinery and control systems PLC and automation support (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, HMIs, SCADA, networks) Ensure compliance with BS 7671 and internal safety standards Maintain accurate maintenance records, drawings, and documentation Drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives Train and support shift engineers Manage contractors and liaise with suppliersSkills & Experience

Strong electrical background in an industrial or manufacturing environment Proven PLC and automation fault‑finding experience Confident working with 3‑phase systems, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networks (Profibus, AS‑i, Ethernet) Experience fault‑finding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Knowledge of CMMS, safety circuits, and performance levels desirable Proactive, reliable, and calm under pressureQualifications

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or similar 18th Edition Wiring Regulations 7+ years' industrial or manufacturing maintenance experienceWorking Environment

Manufacturing environment with on‑call requirements Physical role including lifting and confined spaces