Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Midsomer Norton is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will ensure smooth operation of production equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives. Offering a competitive salary of £40,500 - £42,000 per year plus benefits including overtime, holiday, and pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme (employer 3%, employee minimum 5%)

Death in service (2x final salary)

Sick pay scheme

Optional call-out pay

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding and maintenance of production equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance routines.
• Diagnose faults and deliver corrective actions.
• Support shift teams with downtime investigations.

Skills

Experience with single and three-phase systems

Ability to read circuit diagrams

Knowledge of PLCs

Education

Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or HNC

17th Edition qualification

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Location Radstock, BA3. Salary £40,500 - £42,000 per annum + overtime at enhanced rates. Shifts: Double Days (37.5 hours per week).

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a large, well-established manufacturer operating at the forefront of FMCG. Employing over 300 people on site, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop within a fast-paced and innovative engineering environment.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you\'ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of production equipment across the site. This position requires a proactive and driven individual who can fault find, maintain, and improve equipment performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance routines.
• Diagnosing faults and delivering corrective actions on a wide range of equipment.
• Supporting shift teams with investigations into downtime, process, and quality issues.
• Acting as incident coordinator during major breakdowns.
• Taking ownership of materials and costs associated with engineering duties.
• Supporting engineering projects and contributing to safety, productivity, and quality improvements.

About You

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, HNC, or equivalent (time-served candidates considered).
• 17th Edition (or later) qualification.
• Experience with single and three-phase systems, motors, controllers, and PLCs.
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and fault-find down to PCB level.
• Some knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic systems, or CAD would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £40,500 - £42,000 per year.
• Overtime: Time and a half (including Sundays at enhanced rates).
• Shifts: Double Days (rotating early and late shifts).
• Benefits:
  • 26 days\' holiday + bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme (employer 3%, employee minimum 5%).
  • Death in service (2x final salary).
  • Sick pay scheme (rising with length of service).
  • Optional call-out pay.