Electrical Engineer
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteNewmarket, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on industrial electrical systems, including motors, drives, control panels, and PLCs. Diagnose faults in three-phase power systems, inverters, and instrumentation while adhering to safe isolation and LOTOTO procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and collaborate with mechanical engineers and operational teams to minimize production disruption. Work Monday through Friday with overtime required to support operational needs. This role is critical to ensuring plant reliability, safety, and operational performance within a heavy industrial recycling environment.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial electrical systems within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, recycling, quarrying, or process plant environment
- Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and electrical fault diagnosis
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Maintenance
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and respond effectively to plant breakdowns
- Proven track record of experience in a comparable Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer role
- Working hours are Monday–Friday, with overtime required to support operational needs
Desired Qualifications
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification desirable
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