Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Hessle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Medical and dental support

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Regular company events

Ongoing training and career progress

Company-wide career progression

Job summary

CV Technical is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a North West England site. You will maintain, repair and install a range of production machinery and site services, driving reliability and reducing downtime alongside the production and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate holds Level 2/3 engineering qualifications with a time-served apprenticeship, and experience with three-phase systems. Eligible for a competitive salary and company benefits package.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased multi-skilled engineer with formal engineering qualifications.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems and 24V control circuits.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Manufacturing/plastics environment experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively.
• Install and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects.
• Maintain site electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with procedures.
• Work collaboratively with production to maximise uptime.
• Complete maintenance documentation and reports accurately.

Skills

Electrical bias

Three-phase systems

Fault finding

Organisational skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Education

Level 2 Engineering qualification

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: North West England

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm

The Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer specialising in high-quality injection moulded plastic products, supplying a diverse range of industries across the UK. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business that offers long-term career progression, ongoing investment in its people and a supportive working environment.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and installing a wide range of production machinery and site services. The role will involve everything from reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance through to project work and equipment installations.

Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will play a key role in maximising machine reliability and minimising downtime across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively
• Install and commission new machinery and equipment
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects
• Maintain site electrical systems and associated equipment
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Work collaboratively with production to maximise equipment uptime
• Complete maintenance documentation and reports accurately

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• An electrically biased multi-skilled engineering background
• Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering qualifications
• A completed time-served apprenticeship
• 18th Edition (desirable)
• Experience working with three-phase electrical systems and 24V control circuits
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently
• Experience within manufacturing, plastics, injection moulding or a similar industrial environment would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday days role
• Company-funded health and wellbeing benefits
• Medical and dental support
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Regular company events
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities
• Stable permanent position with a growing manufacturer

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a successful manufacturing business that values its people and invests in its engineering function, we'd love to hear from you.