Workshop Engineer - Electrical Bias

Bolt; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Bolt Technical are recruiting a Workshop Engineer - Electrical Bias in Milton Keynes to join a small, collaborative workshop team. The role is hands-on, focusing on servicing, maintaining and customizing industrial packaging machinery to meet customer requirements.

You'll work on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, take ownership of projects, and collaborate with R&D, Service and Stores to deliver effective engineering solutions while keeping accurate records and complying with health

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Strong electrical engineering experience with mechanical and pneumatic knowledge.
• Experience building, modifying and fault-finding electrical control panels and systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair industrial machinery to meet customer requirements.
• Build and modify electrical control panels using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic components.
• Fault-find and repair electrical systems across single-phase, three-phase and 24V equipment.
• Programme drives and HMI where applicable and support R&D with bespoke projects.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an eng.\n

Strong electrical engineering exp.

Electrical control panels - build/mod/

Electrical systems - single/3-phase &

IT skills - Word/Excel/Outlook; Solid

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an eng. discipline

Job description

Vacancy: Workshop Engineer – Electrical Bias

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Up to £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Annual Bonus + Benefits

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Bolt Technical are working with a well-established engineering business to recruit a Workshop Engineer - Electrical Bias to join their small, collaborative workshop team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing and customising industrial packaging machinery to meet specific customer requirements.

With a strong focus on electrical engineering, you'll also get involved in mechanical and pneumatic systems, working on both standard and bespoke machinery. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, solve technical challenges and work closely with R&D, Service and Stores teams to deliver effective engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities of a Workshop Engineer – Electrical bias

• Service, maintain and prepare industrial machinery for customer use, following established checklists.
• Build electrical control panels from scratch using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic components.
• Fault-find, diagnose and repair electrical systems across single-phase, three-phase and 24V equipment.
• Design and modify small-scale electrical and pneumatic systems to meet bespoke customer requirements.
• Strip down, repair, retrofit and refurbish machinery and components.
• Programme and re-programme drives, screens and other electrical components using manufacturer software.
• Carry out repairs to service exchange parts, pinions and linkers.
• Inspect, repair and test returned customer components and machinery before reissuing to stock.
• Support R&D with the development and testing of bespoke machinery and projects.
• Work closely with Service, Sales and Stores to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and update internal systems, including Asana.
• Ensure the workshop remains clean, organised and compliant with health and safety procedures.
• Support and mentor workshop apprentices where required.

Essential skills and experience of a Workshop Engineer – Electrical bias

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Strong electrical engineering experience, alongside mechanical and pneumatic knowledge.
• Experience building, modifying and fault-finding electrical control panels and systems
• Good understanding of electrical systems, including single-phase, three-phase and 24V
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook - Experience using SolidWorks, Rockwell Allen-Bradley and Omron software is desired but not essential

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