Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Biased)

DM Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical-biased Maintenance Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and troubleshooting issues on-site. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering and a recognised electrical qualification. This permanent role offers competitive salary, career progression, and various perks including 25 days holiday and overtime options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Lifeworks perks package

Career progression and training opportunities

ShareSave scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Comfortable working at heights and operating a MEWP.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant and equipment.
• Responding to breakdowns and troubleshooting issues quickly and safely.
• Supervising contractors and visitors where required.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical engineering

Electrical fault finding

PPM systems experience

Working knowledge of PLCs

Safety-focused

Education

Recognised electrical qualification

Job description

Overview

Opus Vitae is recruiting on behalf of a leading business to strengthen its team with an experienced Electrical-biased Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a site that's committed to achieving world-class maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on plant and equipment
• Completing both mechanical and electrical repairs and refurbishments
• Responding to breakdowns and troubleshooting issues quickly and safely
• Supporting process and equipment improvements to boost efficiency
• Using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) daily
• Inspecting and testing equipment to ensure safe operation
• Supervising contractors and visitors where required
• Providing occasional out-of-hours cover on a rota basis

What we\'re looking for

• Strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering
• Recognised electrical qualification
• Experience with PPM systems and electrical fault finding
• Working knowledge of PLCs, motors, drives, and electrical drawings
• Comfortable working at heights and operating a MEWP
• Safety-focused, proactive, and keen to contribute to process improvements

What’s on offer

• Monday - Friday (8:00-16:00)
• Overtime available
• £43,000+ per year
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Lifeworks perks package (vouchers, cashback schemes)
• Career progression and training opportunities
• ShareSave scheme

This is a permanent role and you will be employed directly by the company