Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis for a global engineering company based in Redditch. Salary is up to £53,600 per annum plus 25 days’ holiday and bank holidays, company pension, bonus etc The role is working Monday to Friday but covering days, afternoons and nights. Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Ensure all engineering and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve both planned and unplanned engineering issues, including equipment failures and plant breakdowns.
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability, implementing preventative maintenance strategies to achieve operational targets and key performance indicators.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhancements to equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory and coordinate the procurement of materials, contractor services, and project requirements through maintenance management systems.
• Carry out occasional installation, commissioning, servicing, fabrication, and repair work as required.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, operating procedures, maintenance records, and system backups.

Candidate Profile for the Electrical Maintenance Engineering role The successful candidate will be a proactive and technically capable engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven manufacturing environment. A Level 3 NVQ Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) is essential, while an HNC, HND, or Degree in an Engineering discipline would be advantageous. A strong electrical engineering background combined with practical mechanical knowledge is required. Experience within a manufacturing or automated production environment is highly desirable, along with an understanding of equipment reliability, quality standards, and operational performance requirements. Skills & Experience

• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience, supported by sound mechanical knowledge.
• Experience with automated manufacturing or process-based production environments.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems, ideally including Allen-Bradley or similar platforms.
• Experience working with industrial robotics, such as ABB or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with material handling and delivery systems.
• Practical maintenance experience involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to undertake fabrication and welding activities where required.
• Experience with encapsulation or similar specialist manufacturing processes would be beneficial.

How to apply for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW