Electrical Multi Skilled Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sopworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Electrician for its manufacturing site. This role involves maintaining and improving automated production machinery, ensuring optimal performance through both reactive and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical fault-finding skills and a recognized electrical qualification. Join a leading manufacturer and contribute to a dynamic team in a time-sensitive environment, where your expertise will make a significant impact on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recognized electrical qualifications required.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial automation is critical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Support operations in achieving targets and compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Education

18th Edition Electrical qualification

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description

We're working with a large pan-European manufacturing business, which operates 7 days a week, that is actively seeking to add an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Electrician to join its site Manufacturing Engineering Support teams.

Position: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically bias)

Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, based on Double Day shift 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm. Participation in weekend On Call Rota (approx 1 in 5).

Location: near Chippenham, Wiltshire

Salary: Circa £40,000 plus on-call allowance

Responsibilities:

1. Reactive Maintenance on automated production machinery
2. Pre-planned Maintenance (PPM) - Input to and carry out preventive maintenance routines
3. Mechanical fault finding
4. Electrical fault finding with and without diagrams (three-phase and control systems)
5. Small installation projects
6. Continuous Improvement to maintain optimal machine efficiency
7. Maintain cleanliness in work areas, including transit areas, workshop, and stores
8. Support the Operations team in achieving targets
9. Comply with the company's Health and Safety policies and procedures
10. Contribute to cost-effective technical solutions
11. Deliver to operational expectations
12. Be part of a weekend call-out rota

Requirements:

• A recognised industrial Electrical qualification, 18th Edition, and Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Experience working as a Shift Electrician or dedicated Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in print, packaging, or related industries is a plus but not essential; experience in manufacturing or industrial automation is critical
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, especially on PLCs, drives, and inverters
• Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to read engineering diagrams
• Experience with maintenance PPM and RM programmes
• Ideally, experience working with a Mechanical Engineer in a buddy system
• Good communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated with initiative and determination
• Specific training will be provided as needed, including OEM supplier support and remote diagnostic support from OEMs

This is a great opportunity to join a leading manufacturer in a key electrical engineering role, working on large-scale machinery in a time-sensitive environment. Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this stage.