Maintenance Electrician

JCB; Rocester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Company pension

33 days holiday

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

JCB is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team at the World Headquarters. You will maintain and improve electrical systems and automated machinery to minimise downtime and maximise equipment performance.

You will diagnose faults, work with PLCs and control systems, and support continuous improvement projects while ensuring safety, quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Electrician with relevant electrical engineering or maintenance qualifications.
• Experience in manufacturing, production or industrial environments preferred.
• Confident fault-finding on electrical systems and automated equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, motors, inverters and industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive maintenance approach.
• Commitment to safety, quality and workmanship.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production equipment and plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on manufacturing equipment, automated systems and site infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors and control systems.
• Support continuous improvement projects to increase reliability and safety.
• Complete maintenance records and update maintenance management systems.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring faults.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Qualified electrician

Electrical maintenance

PLC control systems

Fault finding

Team player

Safety standards

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

PLC programming software

Electrical diagnostic tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

The Opportunity - Maintenance Electrician

JCB World Headquarters is looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of production equipment and site facilities. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll support the maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of a wide range of electrical systems and automated machinery. You’ll play an important role in minimising downtime, maximising equipment performance and supporting production teams to meet business objectives.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on production equipment and plant machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on manufacturing equipment, automated systems and site infrastructure.
• Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Working with PLC-controlled equipment, drives, motors, sensors and control systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Completing maintenance records and accurately updating maintenance management systems.
• Assisting with the installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborating with production, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participating in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring faults.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times.

This will be suited to you if…

• You’re a qualified Electrician with relevant electrical engineering or maintenance qualifications.
• You have experience working within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• You’re confident fault-finding on electrical systems and automated equipment.
• You have knowledge of PLCs, control systems, motors, inverters and industrial electrical installations.
• You can work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• You’re committed to high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.
• You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
• You’re adaptable, reliable and able to support a shift-based operation where required.
• Experience within heavy manufacturing, automotive or engineering environments would be advantageous.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [e-mail], and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.