At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure our animal feed production facility runs smoothly with electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Company: Join a long-standing local company dedicated to quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for advancement and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Electrical and mechanical engineering qualifications preferred; hands-on experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Cherwell Valley Silos (based just outside King s Sutton, Banbury) are recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, with Mechanical knowledge (Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, 18th Edition BS761) to ensure that our busy Animal Feed Production facility runs safely and efficiently; and that equipment and machinery is maintained to a high standard. This rewarding role will balance preventative maintenance with rapid emergency fault-finding across both electrical automation systems and mechanical machinery to prevent downtime. We offer a competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience, and all the benefits of working for a local long-standing company. This exciting position has the opportunity for continued growth and advancement.
Job Overview
- Role Type: Full-Time and able to adapt to the varying needs of the business (includes out-of-hours cover / call out).
- Environment: The feed manufacturing environment; can be dusty, noisy, and require working at heights.
Primary Objective
- Maximise production plant uptime and use downtime / shutdowns productively, while strictly adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside our existing team of staff and contractors.
Electrical & Automation Systems
- Fault Finding: Diagnose complex electrical faults using schematics, testing meters and diagnostic tools.
- PLC Systems: Troubleshoot issues with automated control systems, sensors, control panels and variable speed drives.
- Hardware Upkeep: Remove, replace and calibrate motors, electrical assemblies, switchgear and safety protection devices.
Mechanical Maintenance
- Equipment Repair: Maintain and repair a mix of machinery, including pellet mills, grinders, conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers and pneumatic systems.
- PPM Schedules: Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to optimise machinery life and performance.
- Heavy Fitting: Conduct manual alignment, bearing replacements, fabrication, welding and lubrication of mechanical parts.
- Fabrication and Welding: Make, repair and adapt parts of the plant, as required.
Compliance & Operations
- Safety Protocols: Adhere strictly to Health & Safety (H&S) policies and all relevant regulations.
- Industry Standards: Maintain plant cleanliness and processes.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications, Education, Experience
- Core Technical Level: BTEC Level 4, City & Guilds, or an equivalent National Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Electrical Certification: Formal electrical compliance qualification, such as 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (or regional equivalent).
- Apprenticeship: Time-served engineering apprenticeship in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting is highly preferred.
Skills & Experience
- Industry Background: Prior maintenance experience in animal feed mills, grain processing, food manufacturing or bulk-handling industries.
- Technical Breadth: Strong dual-skilled proficiency (roughly a 60/40 or 50/50 split in electrical competency and mechanical robustness).
- Mindset: Methodical problem-solver capable of working autonomously during high-pressure breakdown scenarios.
Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineer employer: Cherwell Valley Silos
Cherwell Valley Silos is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment just outside King’s Sutton, Banbury, where you can thrive as an Electrical Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth and a commitment to safety and efficiency, we provide competitive salaries and benefits, alongside opportunities for advancement in a supportive team culture that values your skills and contributions.
