Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Technician / Electrical Bias

AWD online; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online recruitment service is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias to perform repairs and maintenance on bakery machinery and installations. The ideal candidate will possess electrical qualifications, mechanical aptitude, and experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include Planned Preventative Maintenance, diagnosing faults, and assisting with general site upkeep. This role requires flexibility to work double shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical qualifications.
• Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Experience servicing and maintaining bakery processing and packing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Planned Preventative Maintenance on electrical installations.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Assist with general site maintenance including woodwork and painting.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility to work double shifts

Knowledge of wiring regulations

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Bakery processing machinery

Conveyors

Rotary moulders

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Technician / Electrical Bias, Ashbourne

Client:

AWD online

Location:

Ashbourne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

be01e66078ed

Job Views:

10

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Technician with an electrical bias and good mechanical aptitude. The role involves servicing, diagnosing, and repairing faults on electrical installations, plant, machinery, and equipment on site.

The role is varied but primarily focused on electrical maintenance, including reactive and planned preventative maintenance, diagnosing problems, installation, and testing to ensure continuous operation of equipment and machinery.

The position requires performing tasks outside of electrical work, collaborating with other professionals to improve production facilities, reduce breakdowns, and enhance overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel, and processes.

APPLY TODAY

If this position matches your skills and career goals, please submit your CV for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

• Perform routine Planned Preventative Maintenance and respond to equipment faults for electrical installations, plant, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose breakdowns, including electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues.
• Replace parts and ensure equipment functions correctly.
• Assist with general site maintenance, including woodwork, painting, building fabric maintenance, and other repair projects.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Time-served electrical qualifications.
• GCSE or equivalent education.
• Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Flexibility to work double shifts Monday to Friday.
• Knowledge of 17th / 18th wiring regulations.
• Ability to maintain site upkeep.
• Experience servicing and maintaining bakery processing and packing machinery, including mixers, rotary moulders, conveyors, flow wraps, and carton erectors.
• Understanding of audit requirements and compliance with legal standards.