Electrical Maintenance Engineer

GPW Recruitment; Winsford; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Winsford, UK. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, fault finding, and collaborating with operations to enhance production. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in production maintenance. The position offers a salary of £41,500, 25 days holiday, and contributions to a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions

Overtime pay for weekends

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
• Experience in a production maintenance environment.
• Ambitious, driven, and results-oriented with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventative maintenance activities and safety inspections.
• Fault finding and diagnostics during reactive breakdowns.
• Collaborate with the operations team to maximize production.

Skills

Logical fault-finding skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive health and safety approach

Education

NVQ or HNC/Degree in Engineering

18th Edition BS7671 qualification

Tools

Lean tools

Six Sigma tools

Job description

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Winsford

Client: GPW Recruitment

Location: Winsford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ef3270363308

Job Views: 22

Posted: 11.08.2025

Expiry Date: 25.09.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation in the packaging industry, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's success and be a key team member.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily preventative maintenance activities and safety inspections.
• Fault finding and diagnostics during reactive breakdowns or planned maintenance.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on production machinery, including extruders and site services.
• Ensure prompt and efficient resolution of breakdowns while maintaining PPM schedules.
• Follow and promote strict HSE and company standards.
• Collaborate with the operations team to support plant and equipment, maximizing production.
• Engage in continuous improvement and propose solutions for better workflows.
• Perform maintenance tasks as scheduled or directed by the Engineering Manager.
• Respond quickly to unplanned maintenance issues to minimize downtime.
• Investigate incidents thoroughly to identify root causes.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on preventative schedules to optimize resource use.
• Make informed decisions swiftly, using experience and best practices.
• Involve specialists for complex issues.
• Maintain accurate and high-standard documentation.

Experience Required:

• Motivated, flexible, with strong logical fault-finding skills and decision-making abilities.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; confident team player.
• Experience in a production maintenance environment.
• Proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Ambitious, driven, and results-oriented with a positive attitude.

Qualifications:

• NVQ or HNC/Degree in Engineering.
• 18th Edition BS7671 qualification.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Additional Information:

• Core hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.
• Salary: £41,500 per annum.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions.
• On-call rota every 3rd weekend; minimum 4 hours pay for call-outs.
• Overtime on Saturdays, with double pay for Saturday evenings and Sundays.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.