Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer — PLC & Upgrades

hireful; Ramsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

hireful is seeking a versatile Maintenance Engineer for a specialist manufacturing site midway between Huntingdon and Peterborough. You will be the primary contact for electrical and mechanical maintenance to keep plant and equipment running smoothly.

The role includes PLC fault finding, repairing conveyors and gearboxes, conducting regular service tasks (PPM), and supporting new machinery and automation upgrades.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a fast-paced heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical fault finding and mechanical repair skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• 18th Edition certification would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Tackle electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults in PLC systems, control panels, motors and sensors.
• Repair conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics and drive systems.
• Perform regular service tasks (PPM) for safety and reliability.
• Assist with installation and setup of new machinery and automation upgrades.
• Suggest improvements to prevent repeating faults.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical repairs

PLC fault finding

Reading schematics

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

hireful is seeking a versatile Maintenance Engineer for a specialist manufacturing site midway between Huntingdon and Peterborough. You will be the primary contact for electrical and mechanical maintenance to keep plant and equipment running smoothly.

The role includes PLC fault finding, repairing conveyors and gearboxes, conducting regular service tasks (PPM), and supporting new machinery and automation upgrades.