Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Black Cat Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts manufacturer in Buckingham is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The role involves providing mechanical assistance in maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting equipment repair. Successful candidates will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with an electrical maintenance qualification like City & Guilds. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or relevant industrial environment is essential.
• Electrical maintenance qualification preferred.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in maintenance and repairs.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Train operators in safe equipment operation.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC faultfinding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition or similar

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Plastic moulding machinery

Robots

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
£39,600 - £43,890 Per Annum (Depending on shift worked)
Permanent Position

Black Cat Recruitment are currently working on a large recruitment campaign for a leading automotive parts manufacturer based near Milton Keynes. Due to significant new investment in personnel, processes and plant this year, there are openings for permanent Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join their Maintenance team.

Shifts

PM Shift = 3.00pm - 11.00pm
Night Shift = 11.00pm - 7.00am

Job Function

To provide hands‑on, Mechanical assistance in the maintenance, installation, commissioning, fault finding and decommissioning of plant and equipment. Some Electrical aspects of the job may also be tasked.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reactive technical assistance and support in the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of manufacturing equipment and associated plant
• Undertake robust plant malfunction repairs
• Carry out fault‑finding and refurbishments as necessary
• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules as required
• Develop and refine operating procedures tomaximizeefficiency andminimizewaste (scrap, re‑work and unplanned inspection)
• Train operators in the safe operation of equipment and promote up‑skilling
• Develop and maintain process and plant efficiency andutilizationmeasures to use as a tool for continuous improvement.
• Continuously strive to eliminate and reduce waste of any kind within the manufacturing process, scrap, re‑work and consumables.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance of jigs, fixtures, plant and other equipment to minimise efficiency losses to production whilst carefully controlling costs.
• Assist in the integration of new plant and equipment into the production environment.
• Set and strive to improve housekeeping standards through the use of the 5S approach.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing or relevant Industrial environment is essential
• City & Guilds 17th or 18th Edition or similar Electrical maintenance qualification would be ideal
• Experience of PLC faultfinding, repair and maintenance is required
• Ability to engineer proper, robust repair and refurbishment solutions is essential
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced reactive environment is needed
• Experience of working with plastic moulding machinery, robots, laser welders, coating machinery etc. would be beneficial but not essential
• Ability to manage projects in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable track record of problem solving
• Able to use own initiative to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• Able to work inclusively in a team environment

If you have the relevant experience and would like to explore these excellent opportunities, please apply with your up to date CV or contact Ian at Black Cat Recruitment for more information.