Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Red Recruitment Group Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Stable employment

Job summary

Red Recruitment Group Limited is recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing and industrial business in Corby. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production machinery and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise equipment reliability.

The successful candidate will have an electrical bias with strong mechanical fault-finding skills, experience in manufacturing or heavy engineering, and the ability

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a maintenance engineering or maintenance fitter role.
• Electrically biased with strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Capable of working independently and prioritising workload effectively.
• PLC fault-finding knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requirements
• Diagnose and fault-find on both electrical and mechanical systems
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and sensors
• Work on 3-phase systems and electrical control panels
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and improvement projects
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and records
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

Reading electrical schematics

3-phase systems

PLC fault-finding

Workload prioritisation

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds in Engineering

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Fitter
Location: Corby
Salary: £40k-£50k DOE
Hours: Day Shift + Call Out
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing and industrial business. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with an electrical bias and strong mechanical knowledge to become part of a busy and supportive engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production machinery, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement activities across the site to ensure maximum equipment reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site equipment
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and reactive maintenance requirements
• Diagnose and fault-find on both electrical and mechanical systems
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and sensors
• Work on 3-phase systems and electrical control panels
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and improvement projects
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and records
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a maintenance engineering or maintenance fitter role
• Electrically biased with strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or heavy engineering environments
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Capable of working independently and prioritizing workload effectively
• PLC fault-finding knowledge would be advantageous
• NVQ, City & Guilds, or recognized apprenticeship in Engineering or Electrical Maintenance preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment within a growing business
• Supportive and professional working environment

If you are a motivated and reliable engineer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced industrial environment, we would like to hear from you.