Job Description
Job Opportunity: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) – Durham, UK
Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background? We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a well-established company in Durham. If you have expertise in plant maintenance, fault-finding, and electrical repair, we want to hear from you.
Role Overview:
As a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), you will provide essential engineering and maintenance support within the operations team. Your key responsibilities will include carrying out preventative maintenance, electrical/mechanical fault diagnosis, and ensuring the efficient operation of plant equipment. This role also involves working within ISO9001, ISO13485, and ISO14001 standards and participating in an on-call rotation for out-of-hours support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement and maintain the Plant Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule.
* Conduct electrical and mechanical fault-finding, isolation, and repairs on equipment.
* Support plant improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Maintain plant critical spares inventory.
* Liaise with external contractors for maintenance and improvement projects.
* Use SAP to raise purchase requisitions as needed.
* Issue work permits and adhere to safe working systems.
* Participate in ongoing training to ensure best practices in maintenance activities.
Requirements:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum of 3 years' experience as a plant electrician.
* Strong fault-finding skills on PLC control systems, Variable Speed Drives, Conveyor Systems, and Thermal processing equipment.
* City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition Regulations) qualification.
* Experience working within a GMP facility is desirable.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical and technical drawings.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).
* Previous experience in an on-call maintenance system is beneficial.
Key Competencies:
* Action-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
* Results-driven with strong decision-making capabilities.
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships within the organization.
* Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
Salary
* £45k but will be negotiable dependent upon experience
* Pension - 4% employee/ 8% employer
* 4 x annual salary death in service
Hours of work will be Monday – Friday on rotating shifts (7am-3pm/ 3pm-11pm). There will also be a requirement for being on call periodically on a rota with the rest of the team which gives up to £180 a week for being on call and pays 4 hours overtime if you need to attend site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a supportive team and contribute to the efficiency and reliability of plant operations. If you have the skills and experience required, apply today!