Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hewett Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products company in Warnham is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their in-house maintenance team. The ideal candidate will install and maintain machinery, troubleshoot issues, and possess a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,211 along with extensive benefits including pension, holidays, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee assistance program

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Electrically biased engineer with experience in manufacturing/production.
• Hands-on problem-solving and diagnostics skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and EHS processes.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain all electrical and electro-mechanical plant machinery.
• Operate preventative electrical maintenance systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.

Skills

Electrical motors

Pneumatics

PLC systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Warnham, Horsham
Salary: Up to £43,211 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)
Hours: 6:00am - 6:00pm, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of building products and construction solutions, committed to innovation, sustainability, and career development. They offer a professional and supportive working environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and developed.

The Role

We are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Maintenance Electrician) to join the hands‑on in‑house maintenance team at their Warnham site. You will be responsible for ensuring plant machinery and equipment run smoothly through troubleshooting, planned preventive maintenance (PPM), and hands‑on electrical repairs.

This is a varied and dynamic role, combining electrical, electro‑mechanical, and service engineering skills. Your technical expertise and problem‑solving abilities will directly contribute to production efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain all electrical and electro‑mechanical plant machinery

• Operate preventative electrical maintenance systems

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently

• Program and maintain Siemens and other programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

• Use testing equipment to locate and resolve electrical faults

• Promote Lean thinking and continuous improvement

• Attend breakdowns and restore equipment promptly

• Contribute to safe systems of work (SSOW) documentation

• Adhere to quality standards in line with BSEN ISO 9001

Full training and PPE will be provided to ensure safe and effective working practices.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Electrically biased engineer with experience in manufacturing/production

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Strong knowledge of electrical motors, pneumatics, and PLC systems

• Hands‑on problem‑solving and diagnostics skills

• Team player with strong communication skills

• Knowledge of health, safety, and EHS processes

• Physically fit and able to perform hands‑on tasks

Desirable:

• 17th / 18th edition qualified (training can be provided)

• Completed hands‑on apprentice training programme

• HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Experience in heavy industry manufacturing

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £43,211 (inclusive of allowances/bonuses)

• Pension scheme

• Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro‑rated for shift workers)

• Flexible holiday options (sell up to 2 days) and additional volunteering day

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programme (including 24/7 online GP, counselling, mental health support, get fit programmes, dental cover, health cash plan, eye tests)

• Financial advice and support services

• Employee discounts across retailers, gyms, and company products

• Life assurance (2x annual salary)

• Opportunity to join the Share Incentive Plan and Employee Profit Participation Programme

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading building products company in a hands‑on, varied, and dynamic electrical maintenance role. If you are an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys problem‑solving and keeping complex machinery running efficiently, this could be the perfect next step for your career.

To Apply
If you are ready to take your career to the next level as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, apply today with your CV.