Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Matchtech; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the Defence & Security sector seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a contract role in Stevenage. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining crucial equipment, requiring an Electrical Apprenticeship and Level 3 competency. You will perform preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensure compliance with high safety standards. This role offers a structured day schedule and the chance to work on pivotal projects within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Hold an Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance on manufacturing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and conduct fault diagnosis on equipment.
• Collaborate to develop maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support operations and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

Level 3 competency based qualification (e.g. NVQ or HNC Electrical Manufacturing)

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29.05.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary

Our defence client is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

Key skills required for this role

Electrical Maintenance, Preventative

Important

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Apprenticeship Certificate Required

Duration: 12 month initial contract

Electrical Apprenticeship + Level 3 competency based qualification (e.g. NVQ or HNC Electrical Manufacturing) required!

Role details:
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the Calibration and Maintenance Department in Stevenage. This role, pivotal to ensuring the operational availability of critical equipment, involves a range of maintenance activities with a focus on electrical systems. This contract position demands a proactive and technically adept individual.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment and environmental stress screening facilities.
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs down to component level, using schematics, user manuals, and technical drawings.
• Support operations with preventative maintenance tasks and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure the updates of spares packages to minimise equipment downtime.
• Maintain and manage maintenance and breakdown contracts, both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and perform regular safety inspections.
• Support faults on extraction units, motors, electrical safety testing, and electrical panels.
• Collaborate with teams to develop effective maintenance schedules and protocols.

Job Requirements:

• Electrical Apprenticeship + L3 competency based qualification (e.g. NVQ or HNC Electrical Manufacturing)
• Experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance and fault-finding on electronic manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Experience in working with manufacturing process equipment (e.g., CCA) is desirable.
• Knowledge of vibration shakers and environmental chambers is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to task management.
• Understanding of SAP is desirable, along with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671 18th Edition) and IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment are preferable.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
• The position is based in Stevenage and is site-based, with standard day working hours.
• This is a new role created to support ongoing projects within the Calibration and Maintenance Department.
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