Electrical Maintenance Technician - Boost Machinery Uptime

GI Group Main Account; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every second Friday off

Paid lunch breaks

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a seasoned engineering manufacturer in Thurmaston, Leicester. You will perform hands-on electrical fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing assets, aligning TPM initiatives to minimize downtime and drive reliability.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will develop preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies and document all activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Electrical fault-finding

CNC & PLC fault finding

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

TPM knowledge

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a seasoned engineering manufacturer in Thurmaston, Leicester. You will perform hands-on electrical fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing assets, aligning TPM initiatives to minimize downtime and drive reliability.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will develop preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies and document all activities.