Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Days only

Construction, Property and Engineering; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call standby pay

Overtime pay

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an Electrical-Bias Maintenance Engineer for a major manufacturing site in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This full-time role offers a 40-hour week on rotating double days (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm) with a 1-in-5 weekend on-call roster.

You will perform rapid breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and drive improvements to maximise OEE while ensuring site safety and standards are met.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong diagnostic capabilities on PLCs, drives and 3-phase power.
• Experience in automotive or high-speed manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance on high-speed automated production machinery.
• Electrical diagnostics including fault finding with/without schematics.
• Mechanical fault finding and hydraulic/pneumatic systems support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain safe working environment and tidy workshop.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical aptitude

Fluid power

Team player

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire (Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate)

Salary: £44,225 per annum (£21.26/hr base) + £3,500 Guaranteed On-Call Standby Pay

Total Package: £47,700 base package + Overtime

Shift Pattern: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Rotating Double Days: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

On-Call Rota: 1 in 5 weekends

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical-Bias Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, market-leading manufacturing business at their key production facility in Chippenham.

Working as part of a dedicated 5‑person site engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining optimum operational efficiency across automated production machinery. This is an ideal role for a skilled engineer looking for a stable Monday‑to‑Friday double‑day shift pattern, strong team support, and competitive overall earnings.

Package & Financial Benefits

• Base Salary: £44,225 per annum (£21.26/hr)

• Weekend On-Call Allowance: £340 standby payment per on‑call weekend on a 1‑in‑5 rota (+£3,500/yr added to base pay)

• Enhanced Call‑Out Overtime: Minimum 5 hours paid per call‑out at 1.33x overtime rate (£33.38/hr)

Core Responsibilities

• Reactive & Planned Maintenance: Perform rapid breakdown repairs and execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines on high‑speed automated production machinery.

• Electrical Diagnostics: Complex fault‑finding and troubleshooting with and without schematics, covering 3‑phase systems, AC/DC drives, inverters, switchgear, and PLC‑controlled equipment.

• Mechanical & Fluid Power Support: Handle mechanical component repairs alongside hydraulic and pneumatic systems fault‑finding.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in site upgrade projects, root cause analysis, and failure reduction initiatives to boost machine OEE and minimise unplanned downtime.

• Site Safety & Standards: Maintain a safe working environment in line with site H&S standards and ensure clean workshop/stores areas.

Requirements & Experience

Essential:

• Qualifications: City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Electrical Fault‑Finding: Strong diagnostic capabilities on PLCs (fault diagnosis/function), drives, inverters, and 3‑phase power.

• Mechanical Aptitude: Proven track record in mechanical breakdown repairs and diagnostic work on automated manufacturing kit.

• Fluid Power: Experience working with pneumatic systems.

• Mindset: Strong team player, right‑first‑time attitude, and comfortable working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable:

• Apprentice‑trained to ONC/HNC level or equivalent.

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification.

• Hydraulic system experience.

• Experience within high‑speed manufacturing, print, packaging, or automated production environments.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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