Electrical Maintenance engineer

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every second Friday off

Paid lunch breaks

Overtime opportunities

Modern engineering environment

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Gi Group (United Kingdom) is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a busy engineering manufacturer based in Thurmaston, Leicester. The role focuses on maintaining and improving production equipment through planned and reactive maintenance, with strong fault-finding on electrical and PLC/CNC systems.

You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and drive TPM-driven reliability improvements while keeping detailed maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Completed Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years' experience in an Electrical Maintenance role within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with CNC machinery and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Knowledge of TPM, RCM, FMEA and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: FLT Licence
• Desirable: MEWP Licence
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct CNC and PLC fault finding and repairs.
• Support the site's TPM programme.
• Assist in developing and implementing preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys investigations and Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA).
• Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend improvements.
• Participate in the development and review of maintenance procedures and policies.
• Support facility maintenance activities when required.
• Assist with machine relocations, including disconnection and recommissioning.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnostics

CNC fault-finding

PLC-controlled equipment

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machinery

PLC systems

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Thurmaston, Leicester

Salary: £49,475 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern

• Week 1
  • Monday to Thursday: 5:30am to 4:00pm
  • Friday: 5:30am to 1:30pm
  • Paid lunch breaks included
• Week 2
  • Monday to Thursday: 12:00pm to 10:30pm
  • Friday: Non-working day
  • Paid lunch breaks included

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a successful and well-established engineering manufacturer based in Thurmaston, Leicester.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of a range of manufacturing and engineering equipment through both planned and reactive maintenance activities. This is a hands‑on role for someone with strong electrical fault‑finding abilities and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring machinery uptime, reducing downtime, supporting TPM initiatives and driving a "prevent it before it breaks" maintenance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing equipment
• Conduct CNC and PLC fault finding and repairs
• Support the site's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme
• Assist in developing and implementing preventive, predictive and condition‑based maintenance strategies
• Undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys investigations and Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA)
• Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend improvements
• Participate in the development and review of maintenance procedures and policies
• Support facility maintenance activities when required
• Assist with machine relocations, including disconnection and recommissioning
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Completed Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent electrical engineering qualification
• 3-5 years' experience in an Electrical Maintenance role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with CNC machinery and PLC-controlled equipment
• Knowledge of TPM, RCM, FMEA and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good communication and organisational abilities
• Computer literate
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desirable Experience: FLT Licence
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Licence
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What's On Offer

• £49,475 annual salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Every second Friday off
• Paid lunch breaks
• Overtime opportunities available
• Modern engineering environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities