Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Cherwell Valley Silos; King's Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherwell Valley Silos, based near King's Sutton, Banbury, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with mechanical knowledge to keep our animal feed facility running safely and efficiently. The role balances preventative maintenance with rapid fault-finding across electrical automation and mechanical systems to maximise uptime.

The position is full-time and on-site, with out-of-hours cover. A strong dual-skilled background, 18th edition qualification, and a time-served apprenticeship are

Qualifications

• Core technical qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Electrical compliance qualification (18th edition) or regional equivalent.
• Time-served engineering apprenticeship in manufacturing or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with our team and contractors.
• Fault finding on electrical faults using schematics and meters.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems and control panels.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Autonomous work

Education

BTEC Level 4 / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Manufacturing apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical testing meters

Diagnostic tools

Schematic diagrams

Job description

Cherwell Valley Silos (based just outside King s Sutton, Banbury) are recruitingan Electrical Maintenance Engineer, with Mechanical knowledge (Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, 18th Edition BS761) to ensure that our busy Animal Feed Production facility runs safely and efficiently; and that equipment and machinery is maintained to a high a standard. This rewarding role will balance preventative maintenance with rapid emergency fault-finding across both electrical automation systems and mechanical machinery to prevent downtime.

We offer a competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience, and all the benefits of working for a local long-standing company. This exciting position has the opportunity for continued growth and advancement.

Job Overview

• Role Type: Full-Time and able to adapt to the varying needs of the business (includes out-of-hours cover / call out).
• Environment: The feed manufacturing environment; can be dusty, noisy, and require working at heights.
• Primary Objective: Maximise production plant uptime and use downtime / shutdowns productively, while strictly adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside our existing team of staff and contractors.

Electrical & Automation Systems

• Fault Finding: Diagnose complex electrical faults using schematics, testing meters and diagnostic tools.
• PLC Systems: Troubleshoot issues with automated control systems, sensors, control panels and variable speed drives.
• Hardware Upkeep: Remove, replace and calibrate motors, electrical assemblies, switchgear and safety protection devices.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Equipment Repair: Maintain and repair a mix of machinery, including pellet mills, grinders, conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers and pneumatic systems.
• PPM Schedules: Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to optimise machinery life and performance.
• Heavy Fitting: Conduct manual alignment, bearing replacements, fabrication, welding and lubrication of mechanical parts.
• Fabrication and Welding. Make, repair and adapt parts of the plant, as required.

Compliance & Operations

• Safety Protocols: Adhere strictly to Health & Safety (H&S) policies and all relevant regulations.
• Industry Standards: Maintain plant cleanliness and processes.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications, Education, Experience

Here at CVS we take your qualifications into account, but we realise that qualifications do not tell the whole story.

List all useful relevant qualifications and experience, for example:

• Core Technical Level: BTEC Level 4, City & Guilds, or an equivalent National Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Electrical Certification: Formal electrical compliance qualification, such as 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (or regional equivalent).
• Apprenticeship: Time-served engineering apprenticeship in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting is highly preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Industry Background: Prior maintenance experience in animal feed mills, grain processing, food manufacturing or bulk-handling industries.
• Technical Breadth: Strong dual-skilled proficiency (roughly a 60/40 or 50/50 split in electrical competency and mechanical robustness).
• Mindset: Methodical problem-solver capable of working autonomously during high-pressure breakdown scenarios