Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Annual leave 240 hours

Pension 4% employer contribution

Annual pay reviews

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Salary sacrifice

Uniform & tools

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd. is recruiting for an Electrically Bias Maintenance Engineer in Bridgwater to maintain high-volume manufacturing assets. The role offers a 4 on 4 off shift pattern and a salary of around £56,000–£57,000 with overtime opportunities.

You will fault-find, repair and maintain production machinery, implement preventive maintenance and work closely with production teams to minimise downtime. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical bias and NVQ/HND-equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• NVQ/HND or equivalent engineering qualification is essential.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong electrical bias with knowledge of AC/DC wiring and fault finding.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations in industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line support on manufacturing assets and processes.
• Fault-find, repair and maintain production machinery.
• Implement and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with production teams and contractors to minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement, analyse equipment performance and propose long-term solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Assist in engineering projects and installation of new equipment.
• Document maintenance activities with accurate reporting.

Skills

Electrical bias

AC/DC wiring

Fault finding

Health & safety

Teamwork

Prioritisation under pressure

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ/HND)

Job description

Role: Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer
Shift: 4 on 4 off
Pay: Circa £56,000 - £57,000
Location: Bridgwater

Join an Industry Leader Driving Innovation & Growth!

Are you an Electrically Bias Maintenance Engineer looking to work with cutting-edge manufacturing technology in a thriving industry? Would you like to be part of a company investing heavily in new machinery, increasing production capacity, and continually driving innovation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are working with an established and forward-thinking manufacturing business at the forefront of technical advancements. With a strong reputation for innovation and collaboration, they are expanding operations and investing in state-of-the-art equipment to enhance their production capabilities. This is what you'll be doing:

As an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• * Providing expert first-line support on all manufacturing assets and processes.
• * Conducting fault-finding, repair, and maintenance on production machinery.
• * Implementing and improving preventive maintenance programs to enhance efficiency.
• * Working alongside production teams and contractors to ensure minimal downtime.
• * Driving continuous improvement initiatives, analysing equipment performance, and identifying long-term solutions.
• * Maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
• * Assisting in engineering projects and installation of new equipment.
• * Documenting maintenance activities and ensuring accurate reporting.

What we're looking for:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• * Proven experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• * A recognised level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, HND, or equivalent).
• * A strong electrical bias
• * Experience with AC/DC wiring and fault-finding.
• * An understanding of health & safety regulations in an industrial setting.
• * The ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• * A proactive, problem-solving mindset with excellent teamwork skills.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• * Salary £56,000 - £57,000
• * Overtime available paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• * 240 hours annual leave (increasing with service)
• * Guaranteed Christmas and New Year shutdown
• * Pension - 4% employer contribution
• * Annual Pay Reviews
• * Free on-site parking
• * Excellent on-site canteen facilitiies
• * Salary sacrifice scheme
• * Company uniform, tools etc
• * Wellbeing platform including GP access and retail discounts

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful and growing company that values its employees and invests in the latest technology. If you're a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for?