Multiskilled Engineer

EMR Group; Newmarket; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group is seeking a Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical bias 60/40) to join our maintenance team at site in the area. You will perform reactive, predictive and planned electrical maintenance to ensure plant reliability, safety and performance across operations.

You will work Monday to Friday with overtime as needed, diagnose faults on motors, drives, PLCs and control panels, and collaborate with mechanical engineers and operators to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial electrical systems in heavy industrial or process plants.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and electrical fault diagnosis.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Maintenance; 18th Edition is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, drives, control panels, conveyors, balers and related equipment.
• Maintain and fault-find on three-phase power systems, control circuits, PLCs, inverters, sensors and instrumentation.
• Apply safe isolation and LOTOTO procedures.
• Follow OEM maintenance schedules and company procedures; support continuous improvement to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, contractors, and operations to minimise production disruption.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Industrial electrical systems

PLC fault diagnosis

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds in Electrical Maintenance

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)

Tools

PLCs

Inverters

Motors & drives

Control panels

Conveyors & plant equipment

Job description

About Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias 60/40) to join our team. As a core member of the maintenance function, you will carry out reactive, predictive, and planned electrical maintenance across our operations. This role is site-based and plays a critical part in ensuring plant reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Working hours are Monday-Friday, with overtime required to support operational needs.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs

• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems including motors, drives, control panels, conveyors, shredders, balers, and associated plant equipment.

• Maintain and fault-find on three-phase power systems, control circuits, PLCs, inverters, sensors, and instrumentation.

• Demonstrate an understanding and application of safe isolation and LOTOTO procedures.

• Follow OEM maintenance schedules, technical documentation, and company procedures.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and reduce downtime

• Collaborate effectively with mechanical engineers, contractors, and operational teams to minimise disruption to production.

About You:

• Proven experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial electrical systems within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, recycling, quarrying, or process plant environment.

• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and electrical fault diagnosis.

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Maintenance.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification desirable.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and respond effectively to plant breakdowns.

• Proven track record of experience in a comparable Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer role.