Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's food and beverage industry is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent, full-time role. This position focuses on maintaining complex electrical systems in industrial environments, offering competitive pay and career stability. The ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 3 and have hands-on experience, thriving in a dynamic setting while ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency standards.

Benefits

Flexible daytime hours, Monday to Friday

Travel expenses covered for site-based work

Opportunities for continued training and professional development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an electrical maintenance role.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults using technical manuals and tools.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols.

Skills

Fault-finding and troubleshooting

Knowledge of 3-phase systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Support the Operational Backbone of Leading UK Sites

We're hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to strengthen our team and support the continued growth of our site-based maintenance operations across the UK. This is a full-time, permanent role offering competitive hourly pay, structured Monday to Friday working, and long-term career stability within a business that values expertise and high standards.

Play a Critical Role in Keeping Industry Moving

At KDH Projects, we specialise in delivering high-quality engineering and construction services to the UK's food and beverage industry. With a reputation for reliability and precision, we support some of the country's most hygiene-sensitive production environments - where effective, proactive maintenance is critical to success.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and has a proven background in maintaining complex electrical systems in industrial or manufacturing settings.

The Role – What You'll Be Doing

1. Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems including motors, control panels, lighting, and emergency systems
2. Diagnosing and repairing faults using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools
3. Ensuring systems run efficiently, reducing unplanned downtime and supporting critical production schedules
4. Completing routine inspections and preventative maintenance to maximise system life
5. Recording maintenance activity, parts used, and upcoming servicing needs
6. Ensuring compliance with safety standards and site-specific protocols
7. Supporting occasional site-based reactive call-outs or short-term travel to key client locations
8. Supporting sites nationally, depending on customer needs

What You'll Bring

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• At least 2 years of experience in an electrical maintenance role, ideally within industrial or FMCG environments
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, including knowledge of 3-phase systems
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on both preventative and reactive maintenance
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS Card, IPAF or PASMA is desirable
• Experience within food, beverage or hygiene-critical manufacturing environments is desirable

Why Work with KDH Projects?

• £14.00 – £22.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time role with long-term stability
• Monday to Friday daytime hours, with some flexibility for weekend/overtime
• Travel expenses covered for site-based work
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for continued training and professional development
• A well-respected business that values safety, integrity, and quality across every project

We welcome applications from skilled engineers from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workforce.

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