Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Bridgwater; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Pension (4% employer / 5% employee)

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Wellbeing platform

Bike to Work scheme

Company uniform provided

Résumé du poste

Kingston Barnes Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking an electrically biased maintenance engineer to join its fast-growing manufacturing operation, responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production equipment on a 4-on/4-off days and nights shift.

You will diagnose faults, perform PPM and reactive maintenance, support new equipment installation, and keep accurate records while adhering to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills including PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Strong workload management and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Carry out planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and production issues.
• Inspect equipment for safe operation and compliance.
• Assist installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Follow health & safety and site procedures.

Connaissances

Electrical & mechanical skills

PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Motors

Sensors

Conveyors

Manufacturing experience

Fault-finding

Workload management

Team collaboration

Formation

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3

Description du poste

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer | £61,500 | 4 on 4 off (days and nights)

Location: Bridgwater

The Role

A fast-growing manufacturing business with strong expansion plans is seeking a Multiskilled Shift Engineer to join its engineering team.

You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of production equipment across a shift-based operation. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills to ensure maximum uptime, reliability, and efficiency of machinery.

You will play a key part in reducing downtime, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance (PPM)
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and production issues
• Carry out equipment inspections to ensure safe and compliant operation
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Keep accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Work in line with health & safety and site procedures

About You

• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial engineering environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills (including PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, sensors, conveyors)
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Confident fault-finder with strong problem-solving ability
• Able to manage workload and priorities effectively
• Good communication skills and team collaboration

Salary

Up to £61,500

Shift Pattern

12-hour shifts: 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 rest days

Benefits

• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Pension (4% employer / 5% employee)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite canteen
• Wellbeing platform (GP access, discounts, mental health support)
• Bike to Work scheme
• Company uniform provided