At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineers in maintenance, troubleshooting, and improving plant machinery.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great chance to develop your career while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Join a team where your skills can make a real difference in engineering.
- Qualifications: Electrical or mechanical qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Role purpose: To assist Engineers in the provision of engineering support across the business and support with process improvements and designs where required.
Duties & responsibilities:
- Provision of ongoing maintenance within the Plant Engineering department, identifying issues, analysing malfunctioning equipment and systems, recommending corrective action and on approval make repairs or modifications under the direction of the Plant Engineers/Manager, monitoring solutions to ensure their effectiveness.
- Diagnose faults on PLC-controlled machinery.
- Assist with commissioning new machinery, automation and production equipment.
- Responsibility for the supervision of shift Technicians & apprentices assigned to your shift.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery and associated equipment.
- Complete electrical inspections, testing and routine maintenance in accordance with company procedures.
- Support the Plant Engineering Manager in the implementation and enforcement of procedures to ensure that deadlines are met in accordance with agreed practices.
- Work with the Plant Engineering Manager/Engineers in the development of colleagues to agreed company standards in working practices and processes.
- Carrying out periodic preventive maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
- Regularly check quality of instrumentation to meet production, safety and legal requirements.
- Assist with project work as required.
- Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers or Managers to ensure departmental needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide technical advice in troubleshooting and problem-solving situations and technical support on projects as required.
- Support Apprentices with advice and guidance where appropriate.
Qualifications & experience:
- Completion of Advanced Apprenticeship, HNC or higher qualification in Mechanical/Electrical or related discipline; IET BS7671 17th edition – advantageous.
- Recognised Electrical Engineering / Maintenance qualifications.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiar with ISO 9000; knowledge of ISO 14000 would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas, share technical information and communicate at all levels.
- Self-motivated and a quick learner, capable of multi-tasking and comfortable when working under pressure in a limited time span.
- Good analytical skills and logical reasoning – fault finding.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham employer: HydraForce Hydraulics Ltd
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in a supportive work environment. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your skills while contributing to meaningful projects. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, we foster a culture of collaboration and respect, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in engineering.
We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham
Electrical Fault Diagnosis
PLC Programming
Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Inspections
Technical Troubleshooting
Project Support
Communication Skills
