At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep production machinery and electrical systems running smoothly with hands-on repairs and maintenance.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Long Eaton with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn £21.60 per hour plus shift allowance, with opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with a mix of day and rotating shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime.
- Qualifications: Must have an electrical qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment.
The predicted salary is between 21.6 - 21.6 £ per hour.
Location: Long Eaton. Permanent basis. Pay Rate: £21.60 per hour + Shift Allowance.
This role supports the efficient operation of production machinery, electrical systems, and automated equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend machinery breakdowns, identify faults, determine root causes, and carry out effective repairs.
- Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and TPM activities and accurately maintain maintenance records.
- Fault find and repair motors, drives, sensors, control circuits, and PLC‑controlled equipment.
- Test, commission, and return equipment safely to production following maintenance activities.
- Support maintenance and fault‑finding activities on robotic and automated production equipment.
- Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs and diagnostics.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health and safety requirements.
- Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a recognised electrical qualification such as Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience working with motors, sensors, inverters, and industrial electrical systems.
- Familiarity with PLC‑controlled machinery and automated production equipment.
- Good problem‑solving, communication, and organisational skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping.
Working Hours
- 39 hours per week. Predominantly day shift with flexibility to work rotating shifts.
- Early shift: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Late shift: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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If you are an experienced Maintenance Technician – Electrical looking for a permanent opportunity, apply today.
Maintenance Technician - Electrical in Long Eaton employer: Ashby Finance
Join a dynamic team as a Maintenance Technician - Electrical in Long Eaton, where we prioritise employee growth and development in a supportive work culture. Enjoy competitive pay, shift allowances, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a manufacturing environment that values safety and efficiency. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that you will have the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to the reliability of our production systems.
