Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Knowsley Business Park, Prescot (L34)
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Electrical Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility based in Knowsley, Merseyside.
Working within a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement of high-speed manufacturing and production equipment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical fault-finding skills, with supporting mechanical knowledge, to maximise plant availability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the site's maintenance schedule and engineering standards.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults using a systematic fault-finding approach.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
- Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, photoelectric devices, proximity switches, safety circuits, inverters (VFDs), contactors, relays and control panels.
- Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
- Perform electrical testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning following repairs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.
- Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, modifications and planned shutdown activities.
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure optimum plant performance.
- Participate in engineering shift handovers, communicating equipment status, outstanding issues and completed works.
Candidate Requirements
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
- Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
- Proven experience maintaining manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, automation or production machinery.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and carry out systematic fault diagnosis.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
- Flexible attitude and ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.
Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday
- week 1: 06:00 14:00
- week 2: 14:00 22:00
No night shifts.
Salary & Benefits
- £42,000 basic salary flexible doe
- Permanent position
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Opportunity to work within a highly automated manufacturing environment
- Stable business with ongoing investment in plant and equipment
- Supportive engineering team with opportunities for technical development
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Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer in England employer: ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED
Join a leading manufacturing organisation in Wolverhampton, where we prioritise employee development and foster a collaborative work culture. As a Shift Engineer, you'll benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive training programmes, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages career growth.
Contact Details:
ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED Recruitment Team
