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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newbury (commutable distance required)
 Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
 Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00-16:00 | Fri 8:00-13:30 (earlier start available)
 Sector: Manufacturing

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to support a busy manufacturing site in Newbury. The role is hands‑on, with a strong focus on electrical fault‑finding, automation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

You will be the go‑to electrical expert on site, supporting production, improving reliability, and upskilling the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical fault diagnosis and repair on production machinery, control panels, motors, drives, PLCs, and sensors
Preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical infrastructure, switchgear, MCCs, and instrumentation
Installation and commissioning of new machinery and control systems
PLC and automation support (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, HMIs, SCADA, networks)
Ensure compliance with BS 7671 and internal safety standards
Maintain accurate maintenance records, drawings, and documentation
Drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
Train and support shift engineers
Manage contractors and liaise with suppliersSkills & Experience

Strong electrical background in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Proven PLC and automation fault‑finding experience
Confident working with 3‑phase systems, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networks (Profibus, AS‑i, Ethernet)
Experience fault‑finding electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Knowledge of CMMS, safety circuits, and performance levels desirable
Proactive, reliable, and calm under pressureQualifications

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or similar
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
7+ years' industrial or manufacturing maintenance experienceWorking Environment

Manufacturing environment with on‑call requirements
Physical role including lifting and confined spaces

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