Electrical Maintenance Engineer

 Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Washington

Salary: £37,000

Benefits:

• Permanent, full-time position
• 37.5-hour work week (Monday to Friday)
• Flexible working options for weekends and potential shift patterns
• Future on-call cover for nightshift
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

The Company:
Join a highly respected and innovative manufacturing business known for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and engineering excellence. This company is at the forefront of improving production processes and energy efficiency through smart maintenance and operational excellence. As part of their growing team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth and cost-effective operations across their key site.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday – 37.5 paid hours per week
Option to move to a 2-shift pattern (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) as business requires
Weekend flexibility and emergency nightshift cover may be required with notice

Job Description:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for managing and executing preventative and reactive maintenance across all key site assets and manufacturing equipment. You'll contribute to a safe working environment, lead cost-reduction projects, improve equipment uptime, and play a key role in energy efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Administer and schedule all site maintenance
• Develop dashboards for maintenance visibility and cost analysis
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance issues
• Lead maintenance teams and oversee contractors on-site
• Generate maintenance reports and source parts/quotations
• Ensure compliance with HSE guidelines and site regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding skills in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Experience working with engineering drawings and maintenance documentation
• Proficiency in using Excel for data analysis and performance reporting
• Capable of working at height and in confined spaces as required
• Effective communicator, highly organised, and detail-oriented
• BTEC HNC in Engineering or equivalent
• MEWP knowledge advantageous

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent opportunity to grow within a stable, forward-thinking manufacturing business
• Great variety of work – from hands-on repairs to strategic improvement projects
• Make a measurable impact on asset performance, energy efficiency, and site safety
• Be part of a professional team with autonomy and long-term career prospects
• Competitive package and strong support for personal development

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