Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Crewkerne
Hours: 39 hours/week (Monday to Friday, with half-day Friday)
Salary: Competitive - dependent on experience and qualifications
Bonus: Quarterly bonus + performance-related schemes

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a long-established and reputable manufacturing business based in Crewkerne.
This hands-on role supports the maintenance team in ensuring the efficient running of all plant machinery and equipment. You'll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance, contributing to the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across a variety of production machinery
• Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, repairs, and installations
• Conduct routine inspections, calibration, and preventative maintenance
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and servicing
• Support continuous improvement and production uptime
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures
• Provide support and advice to production teams on machinery issues

Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role
• Strong fault-finding skills in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Dual-skilled in mechanical and electrical maintenance (preferred)
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated systems
• Understanding of preventative and corrective maintenance techniques

Desirable:

• Experience in heavy industry, foundry, plastics, aerospace, or similar sectors
• Background in maintaining a wide range of machinery and systems

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3+, 18th Edition, City & Guilds)
• GCSEs (Grade C or above in Maths & English or equivalent)
• HNC/HND in Engineering or Manufacturing (advantageous)

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Proactive and solution-focused
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious
• Team player with a 'can-do' attitude