Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Xpert Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client based in Cheadle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment with a competitive salary and regular overtime available.Working Hours:This role operates on a rotating two-shift pattern: Week 1 (Days)

• Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am - 12:30pm

Week 2 (Afternoons)

• Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Friday: 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Overtime flexibility is essential.

• Every other Saturday morning required (paid at time and a half)
• Occasional Sunday work required (paid at double time)

The Role:As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving factory equipment to ensure smooth production operations. Duties will include:

• Fault finding and repair during production
• Planned and preventative maintenance on factory equipment
• Working with CNC and PLC controlled machinery
• Assessing spare parts requirements and reporting faults
• Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
• Completing maintenance documentation and records accurately
• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
• Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement of equipment and processes

Requirements:

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• GCSE / O-Level education or equivalent (ONC / HNC advantageous)
• Working knowledge of industrial machinery
• Experience with CNC and PLC controlled equipment
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of basic mechanical practices
• 18th Edition qualification

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in a manufacturing or factory environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Flexible approach to overtime and shift work
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
• Committed to maintaining high quality and operational standards

If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.