Electrical Mechanical Engineer

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer near Colchester. The role involves planned and facilities maintenance with a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 DOE. Candidates must have a relevant apprenticeship and at least 5 years of experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance. The position is day shift with flexibility for overtime. Applicants must have full rights to work in the UK.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking engineering team

Training and development for career support

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance or project roles.
• Ability to interpret engineering documents (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner, prioritising the safety.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with regulations.
• Support plant reliability, engineering, and ancillary services.

Skills

Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Recognized maintenance engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS system

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Mechanical Engineer

Location: Near Colchester; you must be a car driver.

Salary 45,000 - 55,000 DOE

Day Shift pattern, 40 hours week; flexible between 6am to 6pm;

Please only apply if you have full rights to work in the UK indefinately and do not require sponsorship as this is not available for this role.

Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled and versatile Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support the effective and efficient repair and maintenance of machinery to national standards. You'll be responsible for planned maintenance, facilities maintenance, and equipment reliability, working within a continuous improvement culture.

Electrical bias over mechanical, day shift pattern 6am to 6pm with flexibility to cover nights if required, OT available (not guaranteed), salary 45k to 55k pa DOE

Key Responsibilities

Perform all tasks in a safe manner, prioritising the safety of yourself and colleagues.
Ensure all electrical work complies with IEEE, BS7671 Wiring Regulations, and Electricity at Work regulations.
Support plant reliability, engineering, and ancillary services.
Maintain facility and equipment operation, including ancillary and peripheral systems.
Utilise the CMMS system to optimise equipment reliability and performance.
Provide energy to the Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule to achieve a "best in class" environment.
Seek and implement improvements to reduce spending and increase efficiency.
Respond efficiently to breakdowns and support production supervisors.
Use and maintain workshop machinery, including lathes and milling machines.
Promote reliability, predictive, and preventive maintenance best practices.
Carry out fault diagnosis on electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment.
Maintain accurate records of faults and projects.
Support any project work as needed.
Be flexible with working hours, including occasional overtime

Physical Requirements
Must be mobile and able to work shifts.
Availability for occasional overtime and travel (primarily for training

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:
Completed a recognised maintenance engineering apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical/electro-mechanical).
5 years of relevant experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance or project roles.
Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, drives, and controls.
Basic computer skills (MS Office).

Desirable:
18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
Experience with AC and DC drives.
Familiarity with Siemens PLC fault finding.
Awareness of engineering regulations and project work.

Competencies
Ability to interpret engineering documents (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills.
Initiative and proactive problem-solving approach.
Credibility, ownership, and accountability for work.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
Logical problem-solving and effective decision-making.
Enthusiasm and drive to contribute to a growing organisation.

What's on Offer
Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking engineering team.
Training and development to support your career.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Notes:

Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing.

Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.