Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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We are looking for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Salary: Competitive salary
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Immediate start
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Permanent contract
JDR is recruiting for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work in a manufacturing site in Taunton, Somerset.
The role:
As a Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be working within a manufacturing environment and your duties will be as followed:
1. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronic systems, including motors, PLCs, sensors, control panels, and automated suture production machines.
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults on all machines to minimise production downtime.
Maintain and repair equipment such as braiding machines, extrusion lines, coating units, winders and other production machinery.
2. Equipment Installation & Commissioning
Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new production equipment, machinery and electrical panels.
Ensure proper wiring, grounding, and calibration according to engineering standards.

3. Facility Electrical Installation, Inspection, Testing and Certification
Handle the design and installation of new and replacement electrical systems as per the IET Wiring Regulation - Requirements for Electrical Installations (latest edition).
The testing, inspection and certification of all new or replacement electrical systems.
Maintain all inspection and testing certification held on a tablet using 'EasyCert' - Electrical Software.
4. Compliance & Documentation
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and safety regulations.
Maintain accurate equipment records, calibration logs, and maintenance documentation.
Able to carry out periodic testing including site emergency lighting and PAT testing.
Be aware of company policies, Veeva Quality Documentation, be familiar and understand company values.
Participate in internal and external audits if required.
Adhere to all health and safety rules, wear the required PPE and observe the site Method Statements and Safe Working Methods.

5. Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve energy efficiency.
Collaborate with other teams (Quality, Production, Validation and R&D) to improve machine performance and product quality.
Participate in training for company or trade requirements, if required, on new equipment or techniques.

6. Other
Work as part of the maintenance and engineering team and contribute in raising its profile.
Support engineering and company projects focused on upgrades and process optimisation.
May be required to attend callout to site on occasions or work outside of normal hours.
About you: As a Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will have the following skills and experience:
Minimum qualification: BS 7671 18th Edition
Required certifications: C&G 2391-50/51, C&G 2394, or equivalent
Experience: minimum of 5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in medical devices or similarly regulated industries is preferred
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), HMIs, VFDs, and control circuits is an advantage
Experience with automation and motion control systems
Ability to read electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams
Familiarity with cleanroom equipment and medical device production machinery is an advantage
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work under pressure in a busy production environment
Commitment to quality and safety standards
Benefits:
33 days holiday plus bank holidays
Health cash plan
Salary sacrifice
Group life insurance
Pension
Unique environment with using unique old machinery
Enhanced family leave
5% bonus
JDR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
JDRTaunton
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Location:
Taunton
Salary:
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Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Skilled Trades

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