Day Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The Hire Place LLP; England; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a days only shift. This role involves performing electrical maintenance and support across production machinery. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in electrical engineering and a strong background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Salary of £47,500

Monthly bonuses of £100

Annual bonus up to £5,000

25 days holiday + 5 bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified in an electrical discipline with post-apprenticeship experience.
• Strong background in electrical fault-finding and maintenance.
• Experience in fast-moving production environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective electrical maintenance.
• Support lifting systems, conveyors, and automated processes.
• Monitor and improve machine performance.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance

PLC knowledge

Proactive ownership

Education

BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent

City & Guilds Level 3

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity on a days only shift within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We're working with a long-established manufacturer in the Thrapston area who are seeking a skilled engineer to provide planned, reactive maintenance and project support across a variety of production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective electrical maintenance, including fault finding and repairs on a wide range of equipment.
• Support with issues across lifting systems, conveyors, hydraulics, and other automated processes.
• Monitor machine performance, analyse downtime, and recommend improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.
• Manage small machine budgets and contribute to development and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to plan refurbishments and maintenance schedules.
• Lead and support small-scale improvement initiatives within the department.

About You

• Qualified to BTEC ONC / HNC (or equivalent) in an electrical discipline. Consideration will be given to City & Guilds Level 3 with strong post-apprenticeship experience.
• Strong background in electrical fault-finding, maintenance, and repair within a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
• PLC knowledge and diagnostic skills are highly advantageous.
• Experience in fast-moving production or paper-based industries is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive, with the ability to take ownership of designated areas and report on progress.

What's on Offer

• Salary - £47,500
• Working days, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays (37 hour week)
• Monthly Bonuses - £100
• Annual Bonus - Up to £5,000
• 25 days holiday + 5 days bank holidays
• Pension

Apply now to be considered and have a confidential conversation prior to submission