Electrical Maintenance engineer

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Anstey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities available

Paid lunch breaks

Every second Friday off

Modern engineering environment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland Limited is recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing site in Thurmaston, Leicester. The role focuses on maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment through planned and reactive maintenance, with emphasis on electrical fault-finding and proactive reliability improvements.

You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work in a hands-on capacity, supporting TPM initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the site.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• 3–5 years' experience in electrical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Experience with CNC machinery and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Knowledge of TPM, RCM, FMEA and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct CNC and PLC fault finding and repairs.
• Support the site's TPM programme.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Undertake RCA, 5 Whys investigations and FMEA.
• Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend improvements.
• Develop and review maintenance procedures and policies.
• Support facility maintenance activities when required.
• Assist with machine relocations, including disconnection and recommissioning.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Electrical maintenance

CNC/PLC experience

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

TPM/RCM/FMEA

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Thurmaston, Leicester

Salary: 49,475 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern

Week 1

Monday to Thursday: 5:30am to 4:00pm
Friday: 5:30am to 1:30pm
Paid lunch breaks included

Week 2

Monday to Thursday: 12:00pm to 10:30pm
Friday: Non-working day
Paid lunch breaks included

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Thurmaston, Leicester

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a successful and well-established engineering manufacturer based in Thurmaston, Leicester.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of a range of manufacturing and engineering equipment through both planned and reactive maintenance activities. This is a hands‑on role for someone with strong electrical fault‑finding abilities and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing equipment.


• Conduct CNC and PLC fault finding and repairs.


• Support the site's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme.


• Assist in developing and implementing preventive, predictive and condition‑based maintenance strategies.


• Undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys investigations and Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA).


• Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend improvements.


• Participate in the development and review of maintenance procedures and policies.


• Support facility maintenance activities when required.


• Assist with machine relocations, including disconnection and recommissioning.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.


• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Completed Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent electrical engineering qualification.


• 3-5 years' experience in an Electrical Maintenance role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.


• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.


• Experience working with CNC machinery and PLC‑controlled equipment.


• Knowledge of TPM, RCM, FMEA and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.


• Good communication and organisational abilities.


• Computer literate.


• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• FLT Licence.


• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Licence.


• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge.


• Experience within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What's On Offer?

• 49,475 annual salary


• Permanent, full‑time position


• Every second Friday off


• Paid lunch breaks


• Overtime opportunities available


• Modern engineering environment


• Ongoing training and development


• Long‑term career progression opportunities

Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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