Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand in building products is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for its fully automated industrial site. The role requires hands-on fault finding and maintenance of production equipment with a focus on safety. Ideal candidates will possess a strong electrical background, relevant qualifications, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

21 days holiday

10% employer pension contribution

Full company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in automated or FMCG environments is ideal.
• Strong electrical background required.
• Experience working in heavy industry environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on automated production equipment.
• Conducting both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Supports upgrades and installation of new machinery.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Electrical maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition qualification

Tools

PLC fault-finding

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newbury
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Panama

Benefits:21 days holiday with 10% employer pension contribution (5% Personal Contribution), Full company sick pay, No button pushing! Completely different to most automated environments, you’ll be able to get stuck in.

Join a leading global brand in building products with a fully automated and heavy industrial site that offers a real opportunity to get stuck in. We’re not looking for someone to monitor machines—we need an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who thrives on fault finding, problem solving and hands-on electrical work in a fast-paced setting.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on automated production equipment
• Electrical maintenance on motors, sensors, relays, control panels and PLCs
• Supporting plant upgrades and installation of new machinery
• Conducting both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks
• Working closely with mechanical and multi-skilled teams
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety in a fast-paced, heavy-duty environment

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Specification:

• Strong electrical background—experience in automated or FMCG environments ideal
• Experience working in heavy industry environments
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
• PLC fault-finding experience (Siemens/Allen Bradley) desirable
• 18th Edition qualification highly desirable
• Positive attitude and hands-on mindset

For more information on the Electrical Maintenance Engineer position and other Technical Engineering roles, get in touch with Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.