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Location: Coventry
Salary: £40,000
Shift: 06:00 16:00 (Days)
Mainstay Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading powder coating business to recruit a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias). This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled engineer with PLC experience to join a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems across the site.
- Fault finding and minor programming of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley preferred).
- Support with mechanical maintenance: motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and ovens.
- Ensure minimal downtime on production equipment, particularly powder coating lines.
- Record maintenance activity accurately and assist in continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain high standards of health & safety and compliance.
Required Experience & Skills
- Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Solid working knowledge of PLCs fault finding, resets, and programming tweaks.
- Mechanical awareness ability to diagnose issues with moving machinery.
- Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive maintenance approach.
- 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Background in powder coating, painting, or finishing lines.
- Experience with automated conveyors or compressed air systems.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement techniques.
Whats in it for You?
- Competitive pay structure with overtime opportunities.
- Training and upskilling on PLCs and coating line systems.
- Clean, well-maintained working environment.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role please submit your cv for consideration
