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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coleford
Salary: £53,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday (8am–4pm), 1 in 5 Callout
Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for improving reliability and performance?
We are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a major manufacturing operation in Coleford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing electrical maintenance function and play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing site engineering performance.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of electrical equipment, including three-phase motors and process automation systems, while working on SCADA and DCS systems and performing PLC fault finding.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct planned preventative, remedial, and reactive maintenance on electrical, instrumentation, and process control equipment.
- Apply effective fault-finding and investigation techniques to resolve issues quickly, ensuring optimal machine utilisation and minimal downtime.
- Implement upgrades and modifications to electrical and process control systems to enhance performance and functionality.
- Diagnose plant-related process and engineering issues, working alongside shift personnel to resolve complex challenges.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to improve productivity and efficiency, recommending capital expenditure where beneficial.
- Maintain accurate work history in the CMMS system and identify any required follow-up actions.
About You
- Electrically apprenticeship trained (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3).
- Experience with PLC fault finding and three-phase motors.
- Experience working with SCADA and DCS systems.
- Background in a process automation environment.
- Good knowledge of SAP maintenance systems.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Resilient, proactive, and solutions-oriented with excellent decision-making skills.
- Strong coaching, communication, and team development abilities.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Self-motivated team player with a flexible attitude
Package Details
- £53,000 per annum
- Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee contribution
- Life Assurance: 4× salary
- Overtime available by agreement
If this role is of interest, please contact Ryan Guy at (url removed) or (phone number removed)
