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Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire
Company Overview:
This client is the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke steel doors, with a strong reputation built on core company values and a clear vision for the future. With a family-oriented approach to business and a focus on professional growth, the client has expanded with a new £6 million facility in Newcastle under Lyme. As part of the Novoferm and Sanwa Group, they continue to thrive with a blend of cutting-edge technology and a supportive work environment. We value our people, whether they’ve been with us for years or are new to the team.
Main Purpose of the Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team of site maintenance engineers. The successful candidate will support the Senior Maintenance Engineer in delivering a variety of maintenance tasks with an electrical bias, focusing on ensuring the smooth operation of key electrical systems and equipment across our site.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Electrical Systems Maintenance:
Support the maintenance and operation of electrical systems, plant, and equipment with an emphasis on the Paint System and Punch and Press Machines. Respond promptly to electrical faults or breakdowns, particularly on critical equipment like the Paint System and Punch and Press Machines. Conduct inspections on key electrical plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
2. Preventative Maintenance:
Assist in implementing and maintaining a preventative electrical maintenance program for production equipment and general facilities electrical systems. Perform routine electrical maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
3. Electrical Repairs and Installations:
Resolve electrical emergencies and unplanned issues, ensuring timely repairs to minimize operational impact. Install new electrical components and ensure proper functionality after repairs, particularly for critical systems.
4. Safety and Compliance:
Promote a safe electrical working environment by adhering to all relevant safety standards and regulations. Ensure compliance with both legal and company-specific electrical safety protocols.
5. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement:
Monitor and assess the performance of electrical systems and facilities infrastructure. Help manage electrical maintenance costs to ensure resource efficiency.
Primary Objectives:
1. Planned Maintenance Compliance (PMC): Achieve a team target of 95%+ completion rate for scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
2. Unplanned Downtime Reduction: Contribute to achieving a 50% reduction in unplanned downtime due to missed preventative maintenance.
3. Safety Compliance: Maintain zero safety incidents and 100% compliance with safety protocols during electrical maintenance tasks.
4. Compliance with Electrical Standards: Ensure 100% adherence to electrical standards and regulations (e.g., IEE Wiring Regulations, OSHA).
Secondary Objectives:
1. Facilities Electrical Support:
Provide general electrical support for site facilities and troubleshoot electrical/IT-related systems as needed. Assist with IT infrastructure maintenance and general electrical systems. Foster a clean, organized, and safe working environment. Attend shift production meetings and provide electrical maintenance insights for key systems (Paint System, Punch and Press Machines, and general facilities).
2. Tool and Resource Management:
Manage and control electrical maintenance tools, equipment, and stores, including IT-related systems and networks.
3. Health and Safety Procedures:
Strictly adhere to Health and Safety procedures and contribute to a safety-first culture.
4. Quality Procedures:
Promote quality procedures and continuously improve processes with a "right first time, better every time" mindset.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
1. HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
3. Strong proficiency with handheld power tools and technical 2D drawings.
4. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
5. Reliable, resilient, and attentive to detail.
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Working Hours:
1. Full-time position, 40 hours per week.
2. Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3. Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4. Flexibility required for evening call-out rota (with additional pay for call-outs).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Repair and Maintenance, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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