At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance and fault finding on industrial equipment.
- Company: Leading manufacturing business in Coleford with a strong engineering team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contributions, life assurance, and built-in holidays.
- Other info: Opportunity for overtime and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and enjoy an excellent work-life balance with 18-day breaks.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering and strong fault-finding skills.
The predicted salary is between 52741 - 52741 £ per year.
Location: Coleford, Gloucestershire
Salary: £52,741 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) | 18‑day break every 6 rotations
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Shift Electrician looking for your next challenge within a large manufacturing environment? Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business in the Coleford area for a Shift Electrician to join an established engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of industrial equipment while benefiting from an excellent salary, built‑in holidays and outstanding work‑life balance.
The Role
- Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the site
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on manufacturing equipment
- Completing preventative maintenance schedules using the CMMS system
- Fault finding on motors, drives, control systems and production machinery
- Repairing and maintaining AC & DC motors
- Working on motor control circuits, lighting systems and electrical distribution equipment
- Supporting maintenance on cranes, compressors and other ancillary equipment
- Assisting with fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Working safely under permit‑to‑work procedures and site safety systems
- Supporting continuous improvement and identifying long‑term engineering solutions
The Ideal Candidate
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification
- 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, process or industrial environment
- Strong electrical fault‑finding and maintenance experience
- Experience with motors, motor control, PLCs and variable speed drives
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and preventative maintenance
- Experience using CMMS systems (SAP experience advantageous)
- A proactive approach with excellent problem‑solving skills
- The ability to work effectively within a shift engineering team
Package
- £52,741 annual salary
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution (5% Employee)
- Life Assurance (4× annual salary)
- Time Off In Lieu (up to 2 days per month)
- Overtime available
- Holidays built into the shift pattern
- Excellent work‑life balance with 18‑day breaks every six rotations
- Stable, long‑term opportunity with a leading manufacturing business
If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Coleford employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Bridgwater, where your skills as a Maintenance Engineering Technician will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including a private pension plan and healthcare scheme, and a culture that promotes continuous improvement and employee growth, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a supportive work atmosphere that encourages collaboration and innovation while providing the chance to mentor apprentices and contribute to operational excellence.
