Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Thatcham, Berkshire
Salary: £51,500 - £55,000
Shift: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:30pm (37.5 hours per week) + On-Call + Overtime Available
Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
A rare opportunity has become available for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment, and engineering infrastructure. This role offers the chance to become the site's electrical specialist, working within a highly automated production facility while developing into a senior technical position through structured succession planning.
The successful candidate will join a close-knit engineering team and work across a wide range of automated manufacturing equipment. The business is committed to investing in both its people and technology, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking for long-term career progression.
You will be responsible for electrical fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, continuous improvement projects, and supporting the development of engineering and production teams across site.
Sector - Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Minimum Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification.
- Hands-on experience carrying out planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance.
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills on industrial production machinery.
- Experience working with three-phase systems, motors, sensors and control panels.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
Desirable Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- PLC fault finding, modification or programming experience.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
- Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience working as an Electrical Specialist or Senior Engineer.
- Ex-Forces engineering background.
The Electrical Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From
- Salary of £51,500 - £55,000 depending on experience.
- Clear progression route into a senior electrical specialist position.
- Significant overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
- Saturday overtime paid at time and a half.
- Sunday overtime paid at double time.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Matched pension contribution scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Thatcham employer: Pioneer Selection Ltd Careers
As a Resident Engineer at our leading materials handling business in Magor, Monmouthshire, you will be part of a dynamic team that values hands-on experience and technical expertise. We offer a supportive work culture with comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you can grow your skills while delivering exceptional service to our key customers. Enjoy a competitive salary and the chance to work in a role that is both meaningful and rewarding, contributing to the efficiency of vital industrial operations.
Contact Details:
Pioneer Selection Ltd Careers Recruitment Team
