Multi Skilled Electrical bias Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Permanent role with a stable employer

Opportunity to develop in varied plant

Job summary

Contis in Alfreton, Derbyshire, is seeking a Multi Skilled Electrical bias Maintenance Engineer to join our permanent site team. The role focuses on keeping production equipment running efficiently through a mix of planned and reactive electrical maintenance.

You will fault-find LV systems, PLCs, drives and control panels, support installation and commissioning of new equipment, and work closely with mechanical colleagues on multi-discipline tasks while maintaining logs and complying with safety

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, BTEC, ONC/HNC, or apprenticeship.
• Solid maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of LV electrical systems, motor drives (inverters/VFDs), and control panels.
• PLC fault-finding experience – Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Multi-skilled engineers with mechanical awareness are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown response on production machinery and electrical systems.
• Fault-finding and diagnosing electrical issues across LV systems, PLCs, drives, and control panels.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical maintenance colleagues on multi-discipline tasks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and contribute to site improvement projects.
• Work safely at all times in line with site health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

LV electrical systems

Motor drives (inverters/VFDs)

PLC fault-finding (Siemens S7 / Allen 

Education

Electrical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / ONC/HNC / Apprenticeship)

Job description

Multi Skilled Electrical bias Maintenance Engineer

Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire

Salary: £48,000

Employer: Contis

Overview

We are partnering with an established manufacturer in the Alfreton area to find an experienced Multi Skilled Electrical bias Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis. This key role within the site's maintenance function keeps production equipment running efficiently through a mix of planned and reactive electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown response on production machinery and electrical systems.
• Fault-finding and diagnosing electrical issues across LV systems, PLCs, drives, and control panels.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical maintenance colleagues on multi-discipline tasks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and contribute to site improvement projects.
• Work safely at all times in line with site health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, BTEC, ONC/HNC, or apprenticeship-trained.
• Solid maintenance experience within a manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of LV electrical systems, motor drives (inverters/VFDs), and control panels.
• PLC fault-finding experience – Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Multi-skilled engineers with mechanical awareness are particularly welcome.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent role with a stable, well-regarded local manufacturer.
• Varied plant environment with genuine scope to develop.
• Supportive maintenance team and experienced management.
• On-site parking.