Maintenance Electrician

Riverside Recruitment Ltd; Radstock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Company pension scheme

Sick Pay

Regular overtime opportunities

Long-term career stability

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and experienced engineering

Job summary

Riverside Recruitment Ltd are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician for a manufacturing site in Midsomer Norton. You will maintain, repair and improve electrical systems on automated production equipment, ensuring reliability, safety and efficiency.

This permanent, full-time role offers 36.5 hours per week, 34 days holiday, a pension scheme and regular overtime, with clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience as Maintenance Electrician in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with motors, inverters, drives and control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on production and manufacturing machinery.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Install, test and commission new equipment.
• Support machinery upgrades, refurbishments and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, motors, drives and control panels.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise machine availability and performance.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Location: Midsomer Norton, Somerset

Salary: £38,046 - £45,656 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A well-established manufacturing business based in Midsomer Norton is seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join its Engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing production environment, working on a wide range of automated manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving electrical systems and machinery to maximise equipment reliability, safety and operational efficiency.

Working Hours

36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working a rotating double-day shift pattern with an early finish on every Thursday & Friday!

Salary & Benefits

From £38,046 - £45,656 per annum, depending on experience and engineering level.

Benefits

• 34 days holiday including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Sick Pay
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Long-term career stability
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and experienced engineering team

The Role

• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on production and manufacturing machinery
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Install, test and commission new equipment
• Support machinery upgrades, refurbishments and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, motors, drives and control panels
• Work closely with production teams to maximise machine availability and performance
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with Health & Safety procedures

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Previous experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with motors, inverters, drives and control circuits
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance programmes
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable Experience

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
• PLC fault-finding experience
• Experience working with automated production equipment
• Knowledge of conveyors, compressors, pumps, drives and control systems
• Experience within printing, packaging, manufacturing, converting or production environments

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Electrician seeking a long-term position with a stable employer, competitive salary, regular overtime and genuine opportunities for career development.