Maintenance Engineer: Electrical background

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical background to join their team in London. This role involves maintaining and repairing machinery for a polythene bag manufacturer, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, including relevant certifications, and will be responsible for troubleshooting and enhancing machinery operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to the success of the manufacturing process. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow your skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme after 6 months

Qualifications

• Industrial Electrical Course attended with certification.
• Hands-on experience with extrusion & conversion machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair extrusion and conversion machinery.
• Potential to be trained as an operator for extrusion/conversion machines.

Skills

Remove, install & set up inverters

Read electrical diagrams

Fault find electrical circuits

Understand AC/DC motor control

Tension control systems

Effective communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Diploma/certificate in electrical engineering

17th edition qualification

Engineering apprenticeship

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Maintenance Engineer: Electrical background, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer: Electrical background

Salary: Up to £28,000 pa

Location: London

Reference: GYJ1850

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This role involves maintaining and repairing blown film extrusion and conversion machinery for a polythene bag manufacturer. The ideal candidate will have attended an Industrial Electrical Course and be certified to the 17th edition electrical course.

The position is for a day shift (7am - 7pm), Monday to Friday, and requires living in the West London area.

Responsibilities include: Maintenance and repair of extrusion and conversion machinery; potential to be trained as an operator for extrusion/conversion machines.

Skills/Knowledge: Remove, install & set up inverters; read electrical diagrams; fault find electrical circuits; understand AC/DC motor control and tension control systems; communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.

Salary & Benefits: Hourly rate approximately £7.50-£10.00 based on experience, totaling £24,000-£28,000 annually. After 6 months, eligibility for a contributory pension scheme.

Education and Experience: Diploma/certificate or engineering apprenticeship with electrical bias, including 17th edition qualification. Hands-on experience with extrusion & conversion machinery maintenance is advantageous but not necessary.

CVs should be submitted in Word format.

Note: The position has been filled, but similar vacancies are ongoing. We also handle confidential vacancies not advertised publicly. To be considered for future opportunities, email your CV as a Word document to our specialist sector contacts.