Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Drayton; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Drayton is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. In this full-time role, you will ensure the smooth operation of production equipment by addressing electrical and mechanical issues. The candidate should have strong experience in fault diagnosis, wiring, and machinery. This position offers a salary of £47,000 per annum along with benefits such as a pension scheme and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Clear career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or R&D setting.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of pumps and industrial machinery.
• Skilled in electrical fault diagnosis, wiring, and basic PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on high-tech machinery including pumps.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults with precision.
• Conduct basic PLC fault-finding and make adjustments.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Mechanical systems understanding

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Location: Abingdon – Salary: £47,000 per annum – Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Job Type: Full-Time

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for keeping production equipment running smoothly. You'll tackle both electrical and some mechanical challenges, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. From fault-finding to installations, your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the heartbeat of this innovative operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on high-tech machinery including pumps and support systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults with precision and speed.
• Conduct basic PLC fault-finding and make necessary adjustments.
• Install and wire electrical systems to spec.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Maintain safety and compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance work and resolutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost reliability and performance.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or R&D setting.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of pumps and industrial machinery.
• Skilled in electrical fault diagnosis, wiring, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Calm, analytical problem-solver with great communication skills.
• Engineering qualification in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics (desirable).

What’s in It for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Competitive salary of £47,000 per annum.
• Stable Monday to Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
• Work with cutting-edge tech in a leading R&D environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Pension scheme and healthcare benefits.
• A forward-thinking, collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Ready to take your career to the next level as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer? Apply now and become part of a team that's shaping the future of engineering