Maintenance Engineer

Know How Resourcing

Skipton

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 52,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash plan

Headspace App

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on pet food

Free fruit Mondays

Free on-site parking

22.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Option to buy a week’s holiday each年

8% Employer pension contribution

Job summary

Know How Resourcing is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team in Skipton. You will maintain plant performance, carry out PPMs, troubleshoot faults, and ensure safety, quality and compliance across the manufacturing facility.

The role involves managing external contractors, logging remedial actions, performing RCA, and driving continuous improvement. Working hours are 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm on rotating shifts, every fifth Friday off, with a competitive

Qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent with certification.
City & Guilds qualifications: 2382, 2393, 2365 or currently working towards.
Degree in Electrical Engineering desirable.

Responsibilities

Carry out PPM activities and ensure electrical inspections are completed.
Manage external contractors and issue permits to work.
Diagnose and repair faults to minimise downtime.
Perform RCA on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Identify continuous improvement initiatives and liaise with specialists.

Skills

PLC systems (Siemens)

Panel wiring

Fault finding

Electrical installations (single/three

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent certification

City & Guilds 2382 – 17th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2393 – Part P

City & Guilds 2365 – Electrical Installations

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the overall performance and reliability of plant, machinery, and electrical installations across our manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering planned preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and fault finding activities, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities and ensure electrical contractor service inspections are completed in accordance with the maintenance schedule and service contracts.
Ensure all statutory electrical inspections are completed on time and that any remedial actions are logged and completed by the Site Services Department.
Manage external contractors, issue permits to work for electrical activities, and actively monitor contractor performance.
Diagnose and repair electrical faults and breakdowns in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
Liaise with external specialists and contractors to ensure effective resolution of technical issues.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and cleanliness across engineering areas.
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all relevant safety and quality standards.
Escalate any issues that may impact health and safety, environmental compliance, or product quality.
Communicate planned engineering activities effectively with all relevant departments.

Skills and Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar maintenance engineering role.
Experience within a Pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens), panel wiring, fault finding techniques, and single-phase and three-phase electrical installations.
Ability to work independently, make effective decisions, and support the safety of colleagues and business operations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.

Desirable

PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic investigation experience.
Mechanical logic appreciation.

Qualifications

Essential

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience with appropriate certification.
City & Guilds qualifications including:
2382 – 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
2393 – Part P
2365 – Electrical Installations
Or currently working towards these qualifications.

Desirable

Degree in Electrical Engineering.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to delivering high standards of reliability, safety, and continuous improvement. You will possess strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and contractors. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.

Working hours: 6am to 2pm/ 2pm to 10pm rotating shifts (every 5th Friday off)

Benefits

Salary: £48,000