Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Generations People; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Chesterfield. The role includes diagnosing electrical faults, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 and strong fault-finding skills. Competitive salary starting at £42,000+ DOE with full-time shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Requirements for Electrical Installations.
• Strong understanding of City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in a maintenance electrician role.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in machinery.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Supervise and execute planned maintenance routines.

Skills

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Good understanding of health and safety standards

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent communication skills

Multi-skilled with mechanical skills

Time management skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Overview

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £42,000+ DOE
Reporting to: Technical & Maintenance Manager
Shifts: Days, Full time
May involve out of hours work, weekends, or on-call duties.

Generations People is recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing company, an established, and stable engineering team based in Chesterfield.

Purpose of Electrical Maintenance Engineering is to carry out electrical maintenance, installation, and repair work on plant machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure maximum operational uptime and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems including motors, control panels, PLCs, conveyors, and lighting systems.
• Supervising and carrying out planned maintenance routines (PPM) as per schedule, including PAT Testing.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant regulations and company safety standards.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Liaise with other maintenance staff, production teams, and contractors.
• Supervise Contractors when on site.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and energy efficiency projects.
• Ensure all duties are carried out safely within the company Health & Safety requirements.
• Work in industrial environments, including noisy or confined spaces.
• Use of PPE is mandatory.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Requirements for Electrical Installations; Inspection & Testing Electrical Equipment
• Strong understanding of City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Time-served apprenticeship in electrical engineering (desirable).
• PLC fault finding and basic programming knowledge (advantageous).
• PAT Testing certification.

Skills

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance electrician role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• General Maintenance work.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards and safe working practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Multi-skilled (mechanical skills advantageous).
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage time / workload.
• Good communication skills, and able to coach and mentor where required.
• Keen eye for quality and detail
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Can-do positive attitude and energy
• Good team member and contribute in a positive way to the development of the team and business