Site-Based Electrical Engineer - Printing

ZipRecruiter; Telford; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Telford. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a modern manufacturing environment, focusing on both reactive and preventative electrical maintenance across various machinery. You'll collaborate closely with mechanical engineers and contribute to exciting projects while ensuring safety and quality. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this position promises a fulfilling career path with ongoing development opportunities. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and looking for stability in a growing business, this could be your ideal next step.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Medical cover

Free onsite parking

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills, particularly with PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on print production machinery.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment using testing tools.
• Support apprentices and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical Maintenance

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

HNC or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Testing Tools

PLC Systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)

Job description

Job Description

Site-Based Electrical Engineer – Printing
Telford, Shropshire
Up to £46,180 (incl. shift premium)
12-hour rotating shifts Average 42-hour work week

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to join a well-established manufacturer during an exciting phase of investment and development?

We're supporting a leading print and production business based in Telford who are seeking a conscientious, flexible, and skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support their operations across a busy 24/7 manufacturing site.

With over 40 years of industry experience, this privately owned company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, end-to-end solutions for major catalogues, magazines, and brochures. As the business continues to grow, they are now investing in both people and processes – and that’s where you come in. Within the role you’ll work in partnership with an equally skilled mechanical engineer, working on a shift pattern which offers an excellent work/life balance in modern working conditions.

The Role

• Carrying out both reactive and preventative electrical maintenance across a variety of print production machinery and site facilities
• Diagnosing faults and repairing equipment using appropriate testing tools
• Supporting mechanical maintenance where needed
• Taking ownership of planned maintenance tasks and improvement projects
• Using a CMMS to track stock and schedule tasks
• Contributing to the installation and upgrade of equipment and systems
• Supporting and guiding apprentices and less experienced engineers
• Ensuring all work is completed with a strong focus on health & safety

The Person

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (HNC) OR experience equivalent
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience as a site-based electrical engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing/print environment
• Strong fault-finding abilities, ideally including PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Health & safety aware and proactive in a continuous improvement environment

Salary & Benefits

• A salary of £46,180
• A modern and dynamic working environment
• Excellent work/life balance – minimum of one full week off per month
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Occupational sick pay and medical cover
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing development opportunities, including NVQ training programmes

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Electrical Engineer who takes pride in quality work, enjoys working as part of a team, and is looking for long-term stability in a growing business.