Electrical Maintenance Engineer

21 Days Old

Electrical Maintenance Engineer We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company based in Poole. Introduction The primary role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be to perform planned and preventative electrical maintenance on a range of production machinery, equipment and site systems. Responsibilities: * Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on production equipment and site systems. * Install, modify and commission new manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards. * Inspect, test, and maintain electrical panels, control gear, isolators, and low-voltage systems. * Build and modify electrical distribution boxes and control panels to support machinery upgrades. * Perform fault finding and repairs on electrical and electronic components, including PLC-controlled equipment. * Carry out isolations, safety checks, and electrical repairs in line with site procedures and regulations. * Maintain accurate fault reports, maintenance records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. * Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability. * Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities that are within your capabilities as the Company may from time-to-time require. * Comply with company QSHE policies and procedures as well as any other QSHE requirements of the role. Ideal Experience: * Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent). * 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). * Proven industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or process environment. * Strong competence in safe isolation, routine fault finding, and interpreting electrical schematics. * Experience working with electrical panels, distribution boards, and control systems. * Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver solutions under pressure. Desired Qualifications: * Knowledge of PLC systems and electronics * Experience working with extruders * Forklift licence would be advantageous. Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Hours: Monday to Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm Benefits: * Pension * Personal Development Opportunities If you could be interested in this fantastic Electrical Maintenance Engineer opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further
Location:
Poole, Dorset
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering