Electrical-Bias Maintenance Engineer (3-Shift) – Banbury

Advanced Engineering; Banbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave plus bank/public

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Safe, inclusive working environment

Job summary

Auxo Engineering is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias for a leading sustainable packaging manufacturer in Banbury. You will undergo structured training, then work the rotating three-shift pattern (06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00) to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

The role requires electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, PLC knowledge preferred, and a commitment to health and safety, with a competitive salary (£55k rising

Qualifications

• Fully qualified, apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer (Level 3).
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Multi-skilled engineering background with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Knowledge of PLCs and variable speed drives would be advantageous.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as that of colleagues, ensuring all risk assessments, safe working practices and procedures are followed.
• Work closely with Cell Technicians and Cell Leaders to maximise production efficiency and minimise machinery downtime.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure all machinery and equipment operate safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults, responding promptly to production breakdowns.
• Complete repairs and maintenance activities to a high standard, ensuring equipment is maintained in optimum condition.
• Source replacement parts and external services where required, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, complying with all relevant health, safety, hygiene and legislative requirements.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

PLC knowledge

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Fully qualified, apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer (Level 3)

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Auxo Engineering is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias for a leading sustainable packaging manufacturer in Banbury. You will undergo structured training, then work the rotating three-shift pattern (06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00) to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

The role requires electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, PLC knowledge preferred, and a commitment to health and safety, with a competitive salary (£55k rising