Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Adept:Us; Westbury; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Westbury, Wiltshire. The role involves reactive and preventative maintenance, collaboration with teams, and supports process improvements. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and a proactive problem-solving approach. This position offers opportunities for skill development and career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive working environment

Exposure to advanced production equipment

Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is advantageous.
• Strong electrical focus with fault diagnosis experience.
• Motivated for a career in maintenance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out repairs.
• Perform scheduled inspections on machinery.
• Assist with installation and modification of systems.
• Provide technical guidance to teams.
• Support process improvements for equipment effectiveness.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Experience diagnosing faults

Collaboration with teams

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electro-mechanical systems

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer — Location: Westbury, Wiltshire. Salary: £43,500 per year. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Shift pattern: Week 1: Mon-Thu 6:00am-2:00pm, Fri 6:00am-11:30am; Week 2: Mon-Thu 2:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 11:30am-5:00pm; Week 3: Mon-Thu 10:00pm-6:00am, Fri 5:00pm-10:30pm.

We are seeking an experienced or developing Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a modern FMCG manufacturing facility in Westbury, Wiltshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-established, reputable company with a friendly and supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, and carry out repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Perform scheduled inspections and servicing on production machinery to ensure reliability and compliance with manufacturing targets.
• Equipment Support: Assist with the installation, upgrade, and modification of electro-mechanical systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production and engineering teams, providing technical guidance, coaching, and support to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements and support initiatives to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Person Specification

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical focus, with experience diagnosing faults in machinery, control systems, or electrical installations.
• Proactive, hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, or FMCG environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Motivated to develop a long-term career in maintenance engineering.

Why Join

• Work in a modern, clean, and well-maintained facility with supportive colleagues.
• Gain exposure to advanced production equipment and multi-skilled maintenance practices.
• Opportunities for career progression and skill development in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Be part of a stable, long-established business with a strong reputation in the manufacturing sector.