Maintenance Engineer

CV Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join their manufacturing team. This role involves providing both electrical and mechanical support in a fast-paced environment, focusing on optimal machinery performance and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a robust electrical maintenance background, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical maintenance background with solid mechanical capability.
• Previous experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC systems and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quick response to machinery breakdowns.
• Deliver reactive and proactive maintenance across all equipment.
• Conduct fault-finding on electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical capability

Problem-solving

Education

BTEC in Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

City & Guilds 2330 Level 3

Tools

PLC-controlled machinery

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Manufacturing Milton Keynes
Salary: GBP56000 (Including Shift Allowance)
Shifts: Days & Nights Rotation
We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment based in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge automated machinery in a business that values proactive engineering, reliability, and team culture.
Role Overview:
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll provide both Electrical and Mechanical support to ensure optimum performance of all production and packaging equipment. You'll be expected to respond quickly to machinery breakdowns, carry out planned and preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Rapid response to breakdowns on automated machinery
Deliver both reactive and proactive maintenance across all equipment
Fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical systems (PLC, control panels, sensors)
Mechanical strip-downs, rebuilds, and root cause analysis
Support upgrades, modifications, and CI (Continuous Improvement) initiatives
Ensure minimal downtime and prevent production losses
Skills & Experience Required:
Strong electrical maintenance background with solid mechanical capability
Previous experience in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial environment
Hands-on experience with PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, motors, control panels
Sound mechanical understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyors
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Qualifications (One or More of the Following Preferred):
BTEC / ONC / HNC in Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance
City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 Electrotechnical Certificate
Time-served Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering Apprenticeship
Also Known As / Suitable For:
This role may be suitable for candidates currently or previously working as:
Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Packaging Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Production Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Plant Maintenance Engineer.
Commutable from:
Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Northampton, Brackley, and surrounding areas.