Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer - Plant & Maintenance

Etex Building Performance; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Building Performance is hiring an electrical subject matter expert to support reliability, maintenance and performance of electrical systems across the plant. You will lead fault-finding, guide maintenance activities and support reliability programmes.

You will collaborate with maintenance, production and engineering teams to maximise asset availability, drive safe practices and document all activities with precision.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an electrical maintenance or reliability role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including motors, drives, switchgear, PLC-controlled equipment and power distribution.
• Proven experience carrying out advanced fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Experience working within preventative maintenance and reliability-centred maintenance environments.
• Strong understanding of condition-based monitoring and asset reliability principles.
• Experience supporting shutdown planning and execution.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication skills to coach technicians and apprentices.
• A proactive approach to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on electrical maintenance activities across the site.
• Lead complex electrical fault-finding and root cause investigations to minimise downtime.
• Support the delivery of preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure electrical maintenance is completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Support site shutdowns, planned maintenance activities and equipment upgrades.
• Develop and optimise reliability strategies for electrical assets.
• Analyse condition monitoring data and equipment performance trends to identify improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with production and operations to maximise equipment availability.
• Coordinate specialist electrical contractors when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and site standards.

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

IOSH Working Safely or equivalent

Condition-Based Monitoring or reliability-related qualification (desirable)

Tools

Electrical switchgear

PLC-controlled equipment

Motors & drives

Job description

Etex Building Performance is hiring an electrical subject matter expert to support reliability, maintenance and performance of electrical systems across the plant. You will lead fault-finding, guide maintenance activities and support reliability programmes.

You will collaborate with maintenance, production and engineering teams to maximise asset availability, drive safe practices and document all activities with precision.