Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Ripley
Salary: £46,550
Bonus: £1,314 Hours: 40 per week Shifts: 3-shift rotation

I’m currently recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Ripley. The focus is on reducing downtime through a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a time-served electrical engineer with solid industrial experience and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
7% matched stakeholder pension
Medicash cash plan eligibility for private healthcare
EAP, weekly on-site occupational health
Cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, and workwear provided

Key Responsibilities

Electrical and basic mechanical maintenance across a manufacturing facility
Electrical fault finding and diagnostics on AC/DC motors, inverters, and control systems
Support with both reactive and planned maintenance activities
Ensure site safety, security, and compliance with HSE regulations
Log maintenance activity through CMMS and contribute to performance KPI tracking
Identify opportunities for process and facility improvements
Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers, production teams, and site leadership

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (time-served apprenticeship)
Minimum 4 years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing settings
17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)

Technical Skills:

Electrical fault-finding and repair
Control panels, industrial wiring, AC/DC motors, servo drives
Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics in relation to control systems
Basic mechanical knowledge (gearboxes, bearings, etc.)
CMMS use and PPM scheduling
IT literate (Microsoft Office)
PLC fault-finding/programming experience (desirable)

Compliance & Safety:

Knowledge of PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, HSE
Electrical isolation and LOTO procedures
Understanding of BS 7671 standards

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and team collaboration
Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus
Flexible, adaptable, and safety-conscious

Get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington for this opportunity or any other Maintenance Engineer opportunities across the East Midlands.