Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Crewkerne

Hours: 39 hours/week (Monday to Friday, with half-day Friday)

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience and qualifications

Bonus: Quarterly bonus + performance-related schemes



About the Role



We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a long-established and reputable manufacturing business based in Crewkerne. 

This hands-on role supports the maintenance team in ensuring the efficient running of all plant machinery and equipment. You’ll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance, contributing to the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of production operations.



Key Responsibilities



Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across a variety of production machinery

Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, repairs, and installations

Conduct routine inspections, calibration, and preventative maintenance

Maintain accurate records of repairs and servicing

Support continuous improvement and production uptime

Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures

Provide support and advice to production teams on machinery issues



Experience & Skills



Essential:



Minimum 3 years’ experience in a maintenance engineering role

Strong fault-finding skills in an industrial or manufacturing setting

Dual-skilled in mechanical and electrical maintenance ()

Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems

Understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance techniques

Desirable:



Experience in heavy industry, foundry, plastics, aerospace, or similar sectors

Background in maintaining a wide range of machinery and systems



Qualifications



Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3+, 18th Edition, City & Guilds)

GCSEs (Grade C or above in Maths & English or equivalent)

HNC/HND in Engineering or Manufacturing (advantageous)



Ideal Candidate Traits:



Proactive and solution-focused

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively

Detail-oriented and safety-conscious

Team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude