Multi skilled technician (Electrical Bias)

Enva; Bourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician with electrical bias to deliver effective preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. The role requires strong skills in both electrical and mechanical maintenance. You will work shifts from Monday to Friday, ensuring equipment reliability and safety compliance. Competitive salary and various company benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee Life Insurance

Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding skills with 3-phase systems.
• Practical experience in mechanical maintenance including motors and pumps.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and breakdown repairs on plant machinery.
• Respond to equipment faults to minimize downtime.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Ability to read technical drawings

Health and safety awareness

Education

Recognised qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

PLCs

Electrical control systems

Job description

Department: Engineering

Location: Bourne TBR

Description

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) to join the team at Enva Plastics in Bourne.

In this key role, you will be responsible for delivering effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs across plant equipment and site facilities. Your focus will be to minimise downtime, improve asset reliability, and maintain a safe working environment for all.

This is a shift-based role covering mornings, afternoons, and nights, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required in line with business needs.


Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and breakdown repairs on plant machinery and supporting equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment faults, ensuring downtime is minimised and performance restored efficiently.
• Diagnose root causes of faults and implement long-term corrective solutions.
• Perform mechanical maintenance tasks such as bearing changes, belt alignment, chain and sprocket adjustments, and welding.
• Maintain and improve building services and general facilities maintenance.
• Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Support asset performance improvement through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with the Maintenance Coordinator regarding critical spares and maintenance planning.
  
  
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Recognised qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent time-served experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills and experience with 3-phase systems.
• Practical experience in mechanical maintenance, including motors, pumps, gearboxes, and welding.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent awareness of health and safety in an industrial setting.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Experience with PLCs, inverters, and electrical control systems.
• Previous exposure to a manufacturing or recycling environment.
• Additional certifications (e.g. IPAF, FLT, MEWP, PASMA, Abrasive Wheels) are an advantage.
  
  
  

Why Work For Enva?

Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

Examples of Company Benefits:

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more…
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme