Electrical Maintenance Engineer

KAO; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Bishop's Stortford is looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimize production machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical installations, fault finding, and PLC monitoring. Responsibilities include supporting production teams, completing scheduled maintenance, and adhering to safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar industry or discipline.
• Experience with PLC fault finding (Omron/Mitsubishi/Siemens).
• Ability to work a shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, repairs, and PLC monitoring.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace components.
• Support production teams to meet filling schedules efficiently.

Skills

Electrical installations

PLC monitoring

Fault finding

Manual handling

Communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent

Engineering Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

HND/Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

Hand tools

Powered pallet truck

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our production team and help keep our operations running at their best. This role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and optimising production machinery with a strong emphasis on electrical installations, fault finding, and PLC monitoring.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out electrical installations, repairs, and PLC monitoring.
• Complete scheduled cleaning, sanitisation, and washouts of production equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace components to ensure smooth, reliable performance.
• Support production teams to meet filling schedules efficiently and to a high standard.
• Safely handle and transport materials (up to approx. 15kg) as part of daily operations.
• Respond to production demands by prioritising tasks and adapting to changing requirements.

Key requirements

• Experience with setting and tooling changes to bottle filling equipment, bottle sorting equipment, application torque machinery, ink jet coding machinery, cap sorting bowls and elevators, electrical installation, PLC monitoring, electrical repair.
• Sanitising and washing of production equipment, completing machinery cleaning activities on a daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.
• Maintenance and repair activities coupled with fault finding, inspection, component replacement, and electrical parts repair.
• Assist production in achieving filling plans and completing work efficiently and on time.

What you’ll need

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C) or equivalent.
• Engineering Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent); HND/Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering is desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar industry or discipline.
• Experience with PLC fault finding (Omron/Mitsubishi/Siemens).
• Valid driving licence.
• Ability to work a shift pattern.
• Powered pallet truck licence (preferred).
• Strong manual handling skills and competence with a variety of hand tools.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to share information effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and accountability.
• Dedicated, proactive, and skilled at maintaining high standards while meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative, positive attitude with the ability to work well with others.

Molton Brown is part of Kao, a company founded in Japan in 1887. Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all — a beautiful life that respects the needs of consumers, customers, and the planet. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in acting with integrity, driving innovation, and fostering trust and respect.

We are recognized among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. To learn more, visit Kao's website and privacy policy.