Electrical Maintenance Engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering services provider is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical biased) in Rochester. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance on machinery, leading PPM tasks, and supporting production operations. Strong electrical engineering background and teamwork skills are essential. Competitive holiday package and bonus scheme offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous holiday package: 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc Robotics Programming and CNC Programming.
• Familiarity with ABB Robotics Programming and Siemens PLCs & HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct both reactive and planned maintenance on machinery.
• Manage and organise all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Maintain accurate records within the MaintainX system.
• Coordinate with contractors for machine services.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and support the production team.
• Participate in improvement projects and the Out of Hours Call Out rota.

Skills

Completion of an Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or a similar qualification

Electrical Engineering qualification

17th or 18th Edition qualified

Proven experience in a manufacturing setting

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Proficiency in Mitsubishi PLCs and HMIs

Excellent analytical and fault-finding abilities

Knowledge of electric motors and pneumatics

Basic mechanical skills

Commitment to a safety-first culture

Ability to work independently

Education

Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical biased)

Shift pattern: Mon-Fri - 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm rotating shift

Location: Rochester

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client's dynamic team based in Rochester. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting both reactive and planned maintenance on machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards. You will play a key role in managing and organising all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks, maintaining accurate records within our MaintainX system, and coordinating with contractors for machine services.

Your expertise will also be crucial in controlling spare parts inventory and overseeing all service documentation. You will conduct routine safety inspections and provide support to the production team as needed. Additionally, you will be involved in improvement projects and participate in our Out of Hours Call Out rota, contributing to a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Key experience:

• Completion of an Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or a similar qualification with relevant experience.
• Electrical Engineering qualification.
• 17th or 18th Edition qualified.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing setting is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Mitsubishi PLCs and HMIs.
• Excellent analytical and fault-finding abilities.
• Knowledge of electric motors and pneumatics, along with basic mechanical skills.
• Commitment to a safety‑first culture and the ability to work independently.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Fanuc Robotics Programming and CNC Programming.
• Familiarity with ABB Robotics Programming and Siemens PLCs & HMIs.

What We Offer:

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday package: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years of service.
• Pension scheme.

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