Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £57,307.50 (inclusive of 35% shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: 3 on / 3 off (Days & Nights rotation)
Hours: 40.25 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a forward-thinking, highly automated manufacturing facility. You’ll be part of a skilled and motivated engineering team, working in a fast-paced production environment on a variety of automated lines and machinery.

This role offers excellent prospects for development — the business has strong growth plans over the next few years, creating opportunities for progression in both technical and leadership routes.

• Carry out planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.

• Diagnose and repair breakdowns efficiently across a range of automated production lines.

• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects to enhance performance and reduce waste.

• Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to long-term engineering solutions.

• Work collaboratively with production teams to optimise line performance and achieve KPIs.

• Participate in operator training and shift handovers, ensuring effective communication across teams.

• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and support site safety and hygiene standards.

• Apprentice-trained or Level 3 equivalent in Electrical Engineering (City & Guilds or similar).

• Strong electrical bias (approx. 70/30) with mechanical competency.

• Background in fast-paced, automated manufacturing or process environments.

• Experience with SCADA, CMMS, and PLC fault-finding (Allen Bradley / Siemens S7).

• Knowledge of SMED, continuous improvement, or reliability engineering principles.

• Proactive, motivated, and eager to develop technically and professionally.

• Salary: £57,307.50 (inclusive of 35% shift allowance)

• Bonus: 3% – 15% (average 7%) based on performance

• Benefits:

  • Pension & Life Assurance (x5)

  • Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift)

  • Flexible holiday trading (buy/sell up to 5 days)

  • £500 annual benefits package

  • Healthcare Cash Plan & Peppy Health access

  • Flexible benefits including discounts, gym memberships & tech purchases

  • Staff sales discounts & free products

  • Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathways

You’ll be a Apprentice Trained hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving ability, a continuous improvement mindset, and a passion for maintaining and optimising high-speed automated equipment. You’ll take pride in your work, thrive in a team environment, and demonstrate a proactive approach to personal and professional growth.