Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Tech Connect Group; Congleton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace manufacturing company in Congleton seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This role focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient operation of machinery through effective maintenance and fault diagnosis. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience, completion of an electrical apprenticeship, and relevant qualifications. The company promotes a supportive working environment with a 4-day work week and excellent benefits.

Benefits

4-day working week

Excellent pension and life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular wellbeing and social events

Supportive working environment focused on safety and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as an electrician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong safety-first approach and understanding of safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical maintenance on plant, machinery, and equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.
• Install new electrical services in line with regulations, standards, and manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Installation

Motor and drives understanding

Ability to read electrical drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Completed electrical apprenticeship

17th or 18th Edition qualification

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

On behalf of our client, a leading Aerospace manufacturing company, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Congleton. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant and machinery through effective electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and equipment installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical maintenance on plant, machinery, and equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain production continuity.
• Install new electrical services in line with regulations, standards, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work safely at all times, following Safe Systems of Work, COSHH, and PPE requirements.
• Report defects and ensure tools and machinery are used correctly.
• Work closely with Production Team Leaders to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Support troubleshooting and assist in developing improved preventive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to purchasing maintenance consumables and equipment.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience as an electrician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong technical understanding of motors, drives, PLC panels, calibration, testing, and inspection.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, design installations, and diagnose faults effectively.
• Practical problem-solving ability and a positive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed electrical apprenticeship.
• 17th or 18th Edition qualification.
• Strong safety-first approach and understanding of safe work practices.

Desirable

• Computer literacy.
• Additional relevant qualifications.
• Further Health & Safety training.

Package & Benefits

• 4-day working week
• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular wellbeing and social events
• Supportive working environment focused on safety and work-life balance