Electrical Maintenance Engineer

44 Days Old

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift
Fed up with constantly being pulled from one breakdown to the next? Ready for a role where you can actually get ahead of the maintenance curve and make a real impact?
This Electrical Maintenance Engineer role gives you the chance to take ownership of a modern, fast-paced production environment where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement genuinely matter. You’ll be part of a highly skilled maintenance team, keeping critical automated and electrical systems running smoothly and ensuring the site hits its performance targets every single day.
Job Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality electrical maintenance across production and process equipment to consistently meet factory performance targets Carry out electrical setup activities, including machine resets, calibrations, and production support Diagnose and repair electrical breakdowns quickly and effectively (PLC faults, motors, sensors, drives, control panels, etc.) Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and improve reliability Conduct testing, inspection, and verification of electrical systems in line with legislation and site standards Support with installation, upgrade, and commissioning of new machinery, electrical panels, and control systems Respond to first-line issues across site utilities — including compressors, chillers, boilers, LV distribution, and control equipment Work safely at all times, following electrical safety rules, isolation procedures, and permit systems Use stores systems and Maintenance Management Systems to accurately record work, parts usage, and maintenance data Contribute to continuous improvement, reliability projects, and root cause analysis Provide occasional mechanical support when required (within competency) Skills and Experience
Recognised electrical apprenticeship (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent) Strong experience working on production and process equipment within a fast-paced factory environment Skilled in fault finding on: PLC I/O paths, sensors, relays, motors, drives, inverters, and automated systems Confident working on LV distribution, control circuits, and machine wiring Experience with site utilities (compressors, chillers, boilers) Good understanding of both planned and reactive maintenance within a manufacturing environment Computer literacy for stores systems and CMMS Knowledge of 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations (Beneficial) Mechanical competency Pay and Benefits
Salary: £44,000 per annum, plus overtime Outstanding pension scheme - you contribute 4%, the company contributes 10% Annual tool allowance 5 hours per week: Monday–Friday, 07:00–15:30 or 08:00–16:30 30 days holiday per year + 10 additional Fridays off per month (April–October) Life assurance (4x average salary) Company sick pay scheme Onsite free parking Access to buyable benefits such as dental and medical cover Childcare vouchers
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Location:
St Neots
Salary:
£44,000 /annum
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Engineering

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