Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free onsite parking and canteen

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is supporting a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. The role focuses on breakdown response, planned maintenance, and hands-on electrical fault finding to keep heavy machinery running in a dusty, industrial environment.

The ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 3 / C&G in Electrical Engineering, have 3+ years in industry, and be comfortable with PLC systems, motors, wiring, and electrical diagrams. Excellent problem-solving and safety-minded approach required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / C&G in Electrical Engineering or NARIC-equivalent.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of motor theory, wiring and electrical schematics.
• Experience with AC/DC drives, sensors and PLC-controlled systems.
• Familiarity with reading electrical diagrams and panel wiring.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification advantageous.
• Ex-forces or international experience with appropriate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, kilns, mixers, ovens and other industrial machinery.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance (approx. 75% reactive).
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, work within panels, wire sensors and motors.
• Support mechanical changeovers and minor mechanical tasks.
• Input into plant upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain logbooks and contribute to TPM compliance.

Skills

Motor theory

Electrical schematics

Electrical fault finding

PLC systems

AC/DC drives

Sensors

Education

NVQ Level 3 / C&G in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S5/S7 PLCs

Job description

About the job Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Support day-to-day engineering operations, focusing on breakdown response and planned maintenance. Deliver hands-on electrical fault finding, machine maintenance, and ensure continuous plant performance in a dusty, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, kilns, mixers, ovens, and industrial machinery
• Perform PPM and reactive maintenance (approx. 75% reactive)
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, work within panels, wire sensors and motors
• Support mechanical changeovers and minor mechanical tasks
• Input into plant upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain logbooks and contribute to site compliance with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

The ideal candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 / C&G in Electrical Engineering (or NARIC-approved equivalent for overseas applicants)
• 3+ years hands‑on experience in an industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of motor theory, wiring, and electrical schematics
• Confident working with AC/DC drives, sensors, and PLC‑controlled systems
• Ex‑forces or international experience considered with correct qualifications
• Recognised apprenticeship in electrical maintenance
• Familiarity with Siemens S5/S7 PLCs
• Experience in electronics, instrumentation, or heavy industry environments
• IOSH / NEBOSH (advantageous)
• Mechanically capable of basic fault finding and changeovers

Benefits include:

• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free onsite parking and canteen