Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Smart Recruitment Solutions; Chard; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) in Chard, England, for a 12-month temporary contract. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience and mechanical skills, along with a City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform maintenance tasks, and ensure safety practices. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 plus overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a qualified electrician required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.
• Previous manufacturing experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks.
• Support machinery upgrades and installations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Electrical focus

Team player

Logical thinking

Education

ONC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)! Urgently required! Temp 12 Month Contract

Location: Chard
Hours: 39 hours/week (days) or 37.5 hours/week (shift rotation)
Salary: GBP40,000 + Overtime Opportunities

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a knack for keeping things running like clockwork? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!

We re looking for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to join our clients dynamic Production Engineering team. You ll play a key role in keeping cutting-edge manufacturing equipment in peak condition, helping maintain top performance and ensure product excellence.

What You ll Be Doing as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

• Troubleshooting and resolving equipment faults to minimise downtime
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and continuous improvement tasks
• Supporting machinery upgrades and installations
• Championing Health & Safety practices and environmental policies
• Taking ownership of quality and performance improvements across production equipment

What You ll Need

Essential:

• Time-served/qualified electrician with hands-on experience
• Strong mechanical skills with an electrical focus
• ONC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Desirable:

• Electro-mechanical apprenticeship
• PLC programming knowledge
• Experience with pneumatics/hydraulics
• Automotive sector experience
• Driving licence

Who You Are

• A proactive team player who can also work independently
• A logical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
• Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet the demands of a busy production schedule
• Someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work

Sound Like You? Let s Talk.
Whether you re an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) ready for the next challenge, we d love to hear from you. Contact Smart Recruitment Yeovil today or apply via this job board.