Maintenance Engineer - Perm Nights

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

4-shift pattern

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a Taunton site. You will maintain production equipment, respond to breakdowns and carry out preventative maintenance to keep machinery safe, reliable and operational.

The role demands hands-on fault-finding in electrical and mechanical systems within a fast-paced manufacturing setting, working a 4-shift pattern. A competitive £60,486 salary and shift allowance are on offer.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Electrical qualification and skilled maintenance approach.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical fault-finding with pneumatics/hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment and respond to breakdowns.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep machinery safe and reliable.
• Work with Engineers, Operators and Team Leaders to minimise downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement on equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Teamwork & communication

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

PLC fault-finding

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Taunton

Salary: £60,486

Shift: Perm Nights 10-6
Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

BRAND NEW exciting opportunity has just arisen for a motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an established and growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Maintenance Engineer to work within a modern, fast-paced environment where engineering reliability, safety and continuous improvement are key priorities.

The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns and carrying out planned preventative maintenance to ensure machinery remains safe, reliable and operational.

You will work closely with Engineers, Operators and Team Leaders to minimise downtime, improve equipment reliability and support efficient production.

Sector Factory Maintenance Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Time-served or apprentice-trained Electrical Maintenance Engineer.
• Recognised Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience carrying out planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance within a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
• Experience working safely with risk assessments and LOTOTO procedures.

Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Hands-on electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Recognised electrical engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to carry out both electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Good understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive, practical and reliable approach to maintenance.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to complete maintenance, breakdown and PPM documentation accurately.

Desirable Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within the UK.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Experience working with electrical drives.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Experience sourcing replacement parts or engineering services.
• Experience within a high-speed production environment.

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From:

• £60,000 salary.
• Shift allowance included as part of the package.
• 4-shift working pattern.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing training and personal development.
• Supportive and skilled engineering team.
• Opportunity to work on modern equipment and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Long-term career development within a growing business.