Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stevenage. The role involves maintaining critical electrical systems, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring operational availability. Candidates should have an electrical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification, along with experience in fault-finding on electronic manufacturing machinery. This position is site-based with standard working hours.

Qualifications

• Electrical Apprenticeship and Level 3 competency-based qualification required.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and fault-finding on electronic machinery.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment.
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs to component level.
• Support operations with maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship and Level 3 qualification

Preventative maintenance experience

Ability to interpret technical documents

Excellent problem-solving skills

Understanding of SAP

Education

NVQ or HNC in Electrical Manufacturing

Tools

Electronic manufacturing machinery

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Stevenage

Our defence client is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a 12-month initial contract basis in Stevenage. This role involves maintaining critical equipment, focusing on electrical systems, and ensuring operational availability.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Electrical Apprenticeship and Level 3 competency-based qualification (e.g., NVQ or HNC Electrical Manufacturing)
• Experience with preventative maintenance and fault-finding on electronic manufacturing machinery
• Ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications
• Experience with manufacturing process equipment (desirable)
• Knowledge of vibration shakers and environmental chambers (desirable)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approach
• Understanding of SAP (desirable)
• IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671 18th Edition) and In-Service Inspection & Testing standards (preferable)
• Ability to obtain SC clearance

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment and environmental stress screening facilities
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs to component level using schematics and manuals
• Support operations with maintenance tasks and provide technical guidance
• Update spares packages to minimize downtime
• Manage maintenance and breakdown contracts
• Ensure safety standards compliance and conduct safety inspections
• Support faults on extraction units, motors, electrical safety testing, and panels
• Develop maintenance schedules and protocols in collaboration with teams

Additional Information:

• Position based in Stevenage; site-based with standard working hours
• Role created to support ongoing projects within the Calibration and Maintenance Department

This job is active and accepting applications.