Maintenance Engineer Electrical Bias

Company Overview

W Talent are supporting an innovative and market-leading manufacturing business based in Derbyshire. Our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable products and has experienced exceptional growth in recent years, driven by significant capital investment and a clear focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

As part of its commitment to maintaining world-class manufacturing standards and supporting a highly automated production environment, the business is now seeking to appoint an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join its established engineering team.

Position Overview

W Talent are seeking a skilled and electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team operating within a highly automated manufacturing environment.

Working a three-shift rotating pattern, the Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of production equipment, supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across site. This role would suit an engineer who enjoys hands-on fault finding, problem solving, and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where engineering is valued as a key function of the business.

Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities in line with the site's maintenance strategy

* Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform effective fault finding to minimise production downtime

* Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across a variety of manufacturing equipment

* Support the ongoing reliability and performance of automated production machinery

* Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes

* Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental standards

* Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Operational teams to maximise plant performance

* Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime

* Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurring issues

* Contribute towards driving a proactive maintenance culture across the engineering function

Requirements

* Engineering qualification

* Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment

* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities

* Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities

* Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment

* Strong communication and problem-solving skills

* Positive, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills

Advantageous

* Experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment

* Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment

* Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and methodologies

* Experience using CMMS or maintenance reporting systems

* Previous involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

What's on Offer?

* £45,000 - £55,000 and exceptional benefits package

* Generous company pension scheme

* Death in service benefit and optional subsidised private healthcare

* Extensive training and development opportunities

* Employee wellbeing programme

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Subsidised on-site bistro and employee facilities

* Working for a forward-thinking, highly invested manufacturing business committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

If you feel you have the suitable background experience and skills to fulfil this position and live within a commutable distance of Belper, please apply directly to Molly Rushby at W Talent
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed