Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Thatcham

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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias (60/40)



We are currently recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a well-established manufacturing site with strong investment plans and clear opportunities for progression.



This role would suit a hands-on engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants long-term career development.



The Role



Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will provide electrical and mechanical planned and reactive maintenance support across a wide range of production equipment.



You will play a key role in improving plant reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and working closely with operations to minimise downtime.



Key Responsibilities



Reactive and planned maintenance across the site to ensure safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment



Electrical fault finding on PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives (AC/DC), inverters, servo drives, and single/three-phase supplies



Mechanical maintenance including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, shafts, pulleys, hydraulics, and pneumatics



Working to PM schedules and monitoring equipment performance (OEE, downtime analysis)



Proactive fault prevention and continuous improvement activities



Use of a CMMS to record maintenance activities and support asset management



Identification and management of critical spares



Coaching and supporting operators with basic asset care



Supporting project work, installations, and improvement initiatives



Equipment You’ll Work On



High-speed automated production machinery



Conveyors (roller and flatbed)



Cutters, wrappers, strappers



Boilers, compressors, and steam systems



Large-scale manufacturing and processing equipment



What We’re Looking For



Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer (approx. 60–70% electrical)



Level 3 Electrical qualification minimum (apprentice trained )



At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or factory environment



Strong PLC fault-finding skills (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley )



Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics



Confident working independently and as part of a team



Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability



Good communication skills and a professional approach



Stability in employment (not a job hopper)



Shift Pattern



Rotating shifts (early, late, nights – weekdays only)



No contracted weekends



Paid overtime available



Holiday cover paid at enhanced rates



Package



Salary: £50,000



Pension with employer contribution and matching



25 days holiday + bank holidays



Annual salary review



Additional benefits including wellbeing schemes



Progression



This role offers clear progression opportunities into specialist or days-based engineering roles as part of long-term succession planning within the engineering team

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