At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshoot machinery in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
- Company: Join a global leader in engineered products for power generation and industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, rotating shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a strong engineering culture with ongoing investment in your development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on plant reliability and production output in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds electrical qualification and experience in maintenance or industrial settings.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 48000 £ per year.
Are you a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a City & Guilds electrical qualification, looking for a role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This is an opportunity to join a heavy manufacturing, global market-leading organisation supplying engineered products into the power generation and industrial sectors. With continued investment, a strong engineering culture and an evolving site, this role plays a key part in improving plant reliability and supporting production output.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carry out planned electrical maintenance and routine inspections across site machinery
- Respond to breakdowns, diagnosing electrical faults and restoring equipment safely
- Fault-find on electrical systems including motors, drives, sensors, control panels, switches and isolations
- Support PLC fault-finding and I/O checks (no programming required)
- Work with inverters, relays, contactors and industrial electrical systems
- Assist with electrical installations, upgrades and reliability improvements
- Complete maintenance records accurately and contribute to site safety and compliance standards
What you’ll bring:
- Proven electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Confident fault-finding ability on plant and production equipment
- Practical, calm approach when dealing with breakdowns and downtime
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-moving environment
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
Qualifications:
- City & Guilds Electrical qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance (or equivalent)
- 18th Edition desirable but not essential
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Kettering employer: Optimum TA Ltd
Optimum TA Ltd is an excellent employer for those seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in automation engineering. Located in Northampton, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and teamwork, Optimum TA Ltd offers a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact manufacturing excellence.
