Multi skilled technician (Electrical Bias)

Enva; Bourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling provider is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) in Bourne. The role involves effective planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair tasks across plant equipment. Candidates should have strong electrical fault-finding skills, experience in mechanical maintenance, and a willingness to work flexible shifts. You'll be part of a team focused on minimizing downtime and maintaining a safe environment. Competitive salary, holiday allowance, and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PPM and breakdown repair for industrial plant machinery.
• Competence in diagnosing faults and implementing corrective solutions.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment faults to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork capability

Education

Recognised qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Welding equipment

PLC systems

3-phase electrical systems

Job description

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

Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across 4 core waste streams : Hazardous Materials , Non-Hazardous Materials , Hydrocarbons and General Waste Recycling .

With sustainability at the forefront of our proposition, we recover a broad range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion. At Enva, we are committed to recycling and resource recovery; it forms the basis of our business strategy and our values.

We support the life cycle of waste products to provide either a second life, such as the production of energy or, in many cases, closed-loop recycling solutions. Our dedication to developing new and innovative products and solutions and extending the life cycle of the world’s resources is driving our business forward.