Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Reed; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ipswich is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to ensure smooth operations of production machinery. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnosing electrical faults, and supporting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing, strong electrical knowledge, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical knowledge (fault finding, wiring, PLC awareness beneficial).
• Flexible approach to working hours, including every other Saturday at enhanced pay.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Support production teams with technical issues to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday + every other Saturday (paid at enhanced rate) Industry: Manufacturing

About the Company

We are a well-established manufacturing company based in Colchester, known for producing high-quality products and investing in the latest technology. With a strong reputation in the industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, reliability, and a supportive working environment.

The Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our client's dynamic engineering team. You will play a key role in ensuring our production machinery and facilities run smoothly, minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Support production teams with technical issues to maintain efficiency
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing process
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and departments to deliver high-quality results

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical knowledge (fault finding, wiring, PLC awareness beneficial)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working hours, including every other Saturday at enhanced pay
• Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

If interested please submit an updated profile and we will be in touch!