Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Gillingham)

New Appointments Group; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Gillingham. This role involves maintaining and improving production machinery on a rotating 3-shift pattern, ensuring operational efficiency and safety in electrical installations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and mechanical servicing, repairs, installations, and testing.
• Maintain and improve production machinery, including plastic extrusion and printing equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Education

Relevant electrical qualification/apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Gillingham

We are seeking a skilled and qualified Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a rotating 3-shift pattern. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a manufacturing environment, maintaining and improving production machinery and site facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct electrical and mechanical servicing, repairs, installations, and testing.

* Maintain and improve production machinery, including plastic extrusion and printing equipment.

* Attend breakdowns, diagnose issues, and carry out effective repairs to minimize downtime.

* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.

* Ensure all electrical installations adhere to safe working practices.

What We're Looking For:

* A relevant electrical qualification and/or apprenticeship.

* Experience in a similar manufacturing environment.

* Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.

* Problem-solving mindset with a methodical approach.

* Ability to learn new skills and adapt quickly to technical challenges.

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