Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser; Wigan; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining electrical systems in a bustling factory environment, focusing on reactive maintenance and troubleshooting to minimize downtime. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and relevant electrical qualifications. With a supportive engineering team ready to mentor, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for both experienced engineers and newly qualified apprentices to develop their careers. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced setting and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role within a factory or industrial setting.
• Strong electrical experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and work effectively to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance tasks on electrical systems and equipment.
• Identify root causes of electrical failures and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical qualifications

Reactive maintenance

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on a Monday to Friday, 3 shift pattern. They are looking for an Engineer who is ambitious, motivated and keen to develop. With a large Engineering team to help mentor you into the position, they are keen to hear from both highly experienced engineers and newly qualified apprentices.

Working on a 6-2, 2-10, 10-6 shift pattern, you'll be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of all electrical systems on site. This is a large factory with plenty to keep you occupied. You'll be predominantly focused on reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing electrical breakdowns and failures to minimise downtime and maximise productivity. You'll need strong problem-solving skills and electrical qualifications to back up your experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Attending breakdowns and working effectively to minimise downtime.
2. Performing maintenance tasks on electrical systems and equipment.
3. Identifying the root cause of electrical failures and implementing corrective actions.
4. Monitoring equipment performance and conducting regular inspections.
5. Documenting all completed work using the internal systems to create a detailed log of activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a maintenance role within a factory or industrial setting with strong electrical experience.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, are flexible to work the shift pattern, and have a winning attitude, then apply by sending your CV via the link.

Salary is £47k plus overtime potential.

Good Luck!