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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

locationHorsham, UK
PublishedPublished: Published today

MTrec's new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.

The shift pattern is day shift continentals, 6am-6pm, working 4 on 4 off.

The Job you'll do

  • As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will be part of a hands-on in-house team who keep the plant running by ensuring the equipment runs smoothly.
  • From troubleshooting to planned preventive maintenance (PPM), you will be hands-on with specialist machinery, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
  • It's a dynamic role where problem-solving skills and technical expertise are used daily, and you will be a key player contributing to the efficiency and reliability of our production processes.
  • Engineers have a varied role, so you'll get the chance to use a variety of electrical skills associated with being an electrician and service engineer.
  • Install and maintaining all electrical & electro-mechanical plant equipment or machinery.
  • Operating a preventative electrical maintenance system.
  • Faulting finding and repairs.
  • Program Siemens & other programmable logic controllers (PLC's).
  • Use various types of testing equipment to locate and remedy faults.
  • Promote Lean thinking.
  • Attend breakdowns.
  • Contribute to safe systems of work (SSOW) documentation.

About You

  • You will be an electrically biased engineer with experience of working in a manufacturing / factory environment, with a minimum level 3 qualification in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
  • Safety is our biggest priority, so you'll be committed to safe working and have strong experience of health and safety best practice.
  • You'll enjoy working in a busy environment where you can roll your sleeves up and get hands-on, and being flexible and able to adapt to the different daily priorities will enable the factory to continue to run efficiently.
  • As this role is sometimes physically demanding, you'll be fit enough to perform your various duties.
  • Good communication (written and verbal).
  • Good working knowledge of environment, health, and safety (EHS) processes.
  • Analytical & problem-solving skills.
  • Diagnostics experience of electrical motors and pneumatics.
  • Experience and knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers).

Desirable

  • 17th / 18th edition qualified (although training could be provided)
  • Completed a hands-on apprentice training programme
  • HNC or HND qualification (or equivalent)
  • Heavy industry experience.

The Rewards and the Benefits

  • Weekly paid
  • Basic rate: £20.00 - £24.50 per hour (based on experience)
  • Additional annual allowances: £5,000.
  • Overtime opportunities are available regularly to increase your earnings.
  • Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
  • This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
  • Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
  • Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products.
  • Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
  • You can join company Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success.