Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to provide high-quality electrical maintenance support. This role involves both preventive and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced packaging environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and knowledge of PLC systems. Training and career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in electrical maintenance role.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and standards.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using schematics.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Apprentice-trained in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, or equivalent)

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Flint. Salary: £56,700 Per Annum. Monday to Friday shift pattern.

gap technical is proud to represent an industry-leading and well-established manufacturing business in their search for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

Role Scope

To provide high-quality electrical maintenance support within a fast-paced packaging environment, ensuring machinery operates efficiently and safely. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and optimize production output.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Maintenance & Repairs: Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on packaging machinery and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production lines, conveyor systems, motors, sensors, PLCs, and control panels.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with electrical regulations and company safety standards.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Carry out electrical testing and inspection of plant equipment.

• Fault-Finding & Continuous Improvement: Identify and troubleshoot faults using electrical schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Work alongside the engineering and production teams to optimize machine performance.

• Compliance & Safety: Adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring safe working practices at all times.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed to relevant regulatory standards (e.g., IET Wiring Regulations).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Collaboration & Training: Work closely with production teams to minimize machine downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Assist in training operators on basic fault-finding and maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and junior engineers as needed.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Apprentice-trained in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3+ years\' experience in an electrical maintenance role within a packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills on automated machinery.
• Experience working with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and standards.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement processes (e.g., Kaizen, 5S).

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and able to work independently or within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme and company benefits.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Secure and stable role within a global company.

How to Apply

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If you have any questions or are interested in other opportunities, please get in touch.

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of gap technical, operating as an employment agency. We are committed to selecting, recruiting, and developing the best candidates based solely on job suitability.