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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Description

An opportunity has a risen for an Electrical biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established maintenance team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer stability and development and training. 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Maintenance Electrician will be required to work the following Shift:  Days & Twilight. Monday to Thursday 07:30am till 16.15pm – Friday 07.30 – 12.30pm & Monday to Thursday 15.30pm till 23.30pm / Friday 12.00pm till 18.00pm  

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £42,572.92
  • Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
  • 32days holiday 
  • Production Bonus Scheme 
  • On site Gym. 
  • Secured Parking. 
  • Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the Maintenance Electrician: 

  • Apprentice trained – holding a Formal qualification in Electrical engineering. 
  • Strong Fault-finding abilities. 
  • Fault finding abilities with Siemens / Allen Bradley PLC’s 
  • Experience with Servo Drives, AC Drives, CNC Machines, Conventional machines, 
  • Holding a Slight mechanical ability would be at an advantage. 
  • Welding skills would be at an advantage. 

Key Duties for the Maintenance Electrician: 

  • Perform Planned and preventative maintenance. 
  • Fault finding during production on site. 
  • Support your team and functions throughout the plant. 
  • Liaise with coordinator to establish requirements. 
  • Assessing each job and the need for spare parts
  • Self-development activities
  • Maintain high quality electrical installation, repairs and maintenance to machinery and site.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

SIMILAR JOBS

 

Are you a Maintenance Electrician actively seeking a new opportunity? Are you looking for a company who can offer stability – then this might just be the role for you!

We are currently assisting a Manufacturing organisation based in the Lancashire Area who are actively recruiting for a Maintenance Electrician to join their  already well-established maintenance team on site due to production and high demands. This is an opportunity for a Driven individual who also like to take on Overtime as there is plenty going on site.  

The Maintenance Electrician position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley 

Benefits the maintenance electrician will receive: 

  • Position: Maintenance Electrician 
  • Shift: Days – Monday to Friday – Option of work 07:30am till 4:30pm or you can work 08:00am till 5pm  
  • Earnings £45.334 
  • Benefits: 25+8days holiday / Life Insurance / 10% Pension scheme / Overtime Plenty on offer / Canteen serving Hot food / Sick-Pay  

Experience and Duties the Maintenance Electrician  

  • To be multi-skilled – electrically biased – holding roughly a 70/30split
  • To Complete all PPM for the site 
  • Site Maintenance of Electrical and mechanical equipment  
  • Respond to Breakdowns in a timely manner 
  • Experience with both Electrical and mechanical parts 
  • Able to read Electrical drawings 
  • Experience with the following: Hydraulics & Pneumatics / PLC systems / Shredders and Granulators / Single and 3 Phase systems / Temp Controllers and pressure controllers 
  • Fault finding abilities on PLC’s – Siemens preferably 
  • Must be Apprentice trained holding a formal qualification in Electrical engineering HNC / City & Guilds 
  • Minimum of 5 years-experience 
  • Hold great attention to details / be highly motivated / keen to join a busy organisation / Also keen to take on Overtime.
 

An opportunity has arisen for a mechanically-biased Maintenance Engineer on permanent nights to join a leading manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established maintenance team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been established for over 50 years who continue to grow and offer stability and development and training. 

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work the following Shift:  Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £46,356.96
  • Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
  • 32days holiday 
  • Production Bonus Scheme 
  • On site Gym. 
  • Secured Parking. 
  • Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer: 

  • Apprentice trained, Holding formal qualifications in Mechanical engineering. 
  • Experience with CNC Machinery and Conventional machines. 
  • Experienced with: Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Gearboxes, Conveyor systems, 
  • Holding a Slight Electrical ability would be at an advantage. 
  • Welding and Fabrication skills would be at an advantage. 
  • Basic Machining experience. 
  • Experienced within a FMCG / Manufacturing environment. 

Key Duties for the Maintenance Engineer: 

  • Perform Planned and preventative maintenance. 
  • Support your team and functions throughout the plant. 
  • Liaise with coordinator to establish requirements. 
  • Assessing each job and the need for spare parts
  • Self-development activities
  • Maintain high quality Mechanical machinery, repairs and maintenance to machinery and site. 
 

QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Engineer

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art, Kings Award winning manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.
 Commutable from Wigan, Bolton, St Helens, Preston, Burscough, Skelmersdale, Standish, Chorley, Leigh and Blackburn

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £30,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Kings Award winning business
  • Plenty of growth forecast
  • Busy, unique, stable manufacturing organisation
  • Healthcare
  • 33 Days holiday

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly to meet deadlines
  • Adhere to procedures outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) and follow decisions made during Management Reviews
  • Support the execution of the combined Internal Audit Schedule
  • Collaborate with the Production team to establish and maintain quality standard.
  • Monitor and analyse quality performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret data to identify areas for improvement in processes and systems
  • Document, track, and report on quality-related actions and their outcomes
  • Coordinate and manage corrective actions to address quality issues effectively
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement in quality processes and systems
  • Ensure all company products and services meet or exceed quality standards
  • Respond promptly to corrective and preventive action requirements to resolve issues efficiently

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience in roles such as Quality Coordinator, Quality Assurance, or similar, with a solid understanding of chemical processes
  • In-depth knowledge of quality control methodologies and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with product testing and quality control systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including proficiency in techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D, Ishikawa, and CAPA
  • A collaborative mindset, with a desire to work with team members to enhance processes and improve product quality
  • Exceptional attention to detail, including maintaining high standards of housekeeping
  • Proficient in documentation practices and requirements
  • Sound knowledge of sampling methods and product testing
  • Familiarity with management systems, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work well in team environments
  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metric evaluation
  • Capable of investigating, researching, and managing information efficiently
 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Maintenance electrician to join a Manufacturing Specialist within the Greater Manchester Area, are you looking to join a well-established company, a company who Design and manufacture and are a leading UK Organisation. 

This is an opportunity to join a company who continue to Grow, a company that drive a good working environment. The wellbeing of employees is of high priority, and they always look to develop and progress individuals inhouse. 

Shift the maintenance electrician will be required to work: 8am till 4:30pm 

The maintenance electrician role is commutable from: Warrington / Preston / Bolton / Wigan 

Benefits the Maintenance electrician will receive:

  • Salary: £45,931.00
  • 23+8days holiday
  • 8% Pension
  • Health care. 

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will hold the following: 

  • Previous experience within an ATEX Chemical or Process type industry 
  • COMAH experience would be at an advantage. 
  • Reactive maintenance 
  • Trouble shooting 
  • Planned preventative maintenance. 
  • Electrical infrastructure systems i.e., Single and 3 phase systems 
  • Instrumentation experience 
  • There is also preventative maintenance work which typically includes testing of alarms, electrical equipment emergency lighting, earth testing etc
  • The type of work typically would be isolation of motors and electrical equipment to accommodate repairs/replacement by the fitting team as and when required to react to breakdowns. 

Qualifications Required:

  • Ideally, we are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer. 
  • Holding a City & Guilds 2391 in testing & inspection. 
  • 18th Edition IEE Wiring regulations 
  • CompEx certificate 
  • Valid JIB Card 
  • IOSH Managing Safely
 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for Electrical biased maintenance engineer. This is an opportunity to Join an organisation who pride themselves in providing Development and progression opportunities, a company who will fund courses to help progress  engineers on site. The right individual will join a Friendly & busy site where you will join an already established team as well as being part of a major manufacturing organisation. 
  
The Maintenance electrician role is commutable from the following locations:  Blackburn / Blackpool / Burnley / Preston  

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive

  • £56.542    
  • Progression & Training and development opportunities 
  • Great Pension 
  • Medical Care 
  • 25+8days holiday 

Shift requirements in place for the Maintenance electrician:

  • 3 Shift Rota / Mornings – Monday to Friday / Afternoons – Monday to Friday & Saturday / Nights: Monday to Thursday 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment. 
  • Dealing on both Maintenance and Facilities. 
  • Apprentice trained holding a HNC / City& Guilds in Electrical engineering / 17th – 18th Edition. 
  • Ability to fault find on various electrical controls systems at both single and three phase.
  • Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC’s. 
  • Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements specific to plant maintenance
  • Ability to conduct electrical installation work. 
  • Good understanding of Facilities & Maintenance processes and production critical equipment
  • Can demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment or on own
  • Qualified to conduct work to BS 7671 wiring regulations. 
  • Qualified to conduct electrical inspection and test. 
  • Good level of computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
 

I have a fantastic opportunity for multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. In this role you will be in charge of all planned and preventive maintenance on site. 

This position would be ideal for someone with plant maintenance skills and a good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. You will be working a day’s only shift pattern (see below), and you will be paid a lifestyle bonus of £47 for every weekend day worked (excluding overtime). This will take your salary to around £51,074. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £48,626.401 (£51,074 incl. lifestyle bonus).  
  • OT at premium rates (x1.5). 
  • £47 lifestyle payment (paid every rostered weekend day). 
  • 5% matched pension. 
  • Good training and progression routes. 
  • 29.5 days holiday. 
  • Days only. 


Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Days only (Week 1 – Tuesday to Friday  8hrs per day / Week 2 – Wednesday to Friday 8hrs per day & Saturday & Sunday 12  hrs per day). 
  • Make improvements to production. 
  • Preventive maintenance checks. 
  • To maintain manufacturing machinery. 
  • Ensure all data recording is completed accurately. 
  • Installation work. 


Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised Engineering Qualifications. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics is essential. 
  • Welding and fabrication. 
  • Ability to use lathes, millers, grinders. 
  • Controls knowledge advantageous (Siemens S7). 
  • Heavy engineering background. 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas. 

 

We are seeking to recruit a number of Multi-skilled Maintenance contractors to support our plant with a key project.  

You will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance tasks to our wide range of production machinery that will require you to hold good multi skilled abilities.

Linked to your multi skilled abilities you must also hold some exposure to supporting Plc controls and robotic applications and ideally have undertaken three phase installation work. 

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must hold formal qualifications electrically to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, having gained your maintenance experience within a fast moving manufacturing or production environment. 

In return for your skills and experience we offer a negotiable hourly rate and ongoing work for up to six months. 
 
*Please note that as this project falls inside IR35, we will have to pay you via a FCSA accredited Umbrella. 

Commutable from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Kings Norton, Rowley Regis, Walsall & Wolverhampton.

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a temporary 12-week contract for a Panel Wirer to be based at a business in Worcester. They are a lovely small firm which are extremely busy and due to annual leave need some cover. You will be responsible for ensuring the precise installation of electrical wiring and associated materials to schematic and engineering drawings. 

The package details for the role of Panel Wirer include the below and further at interview:

  • Hourly rate of £17 p/h 
  • Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm 
  • Standard Pension 
  • 20 + Bank Holidays 
  • There is overtime on offer but paid at the normal rate 
  • Minimum 12 week contract

You must have a minimum 3-year previous experience building & wiring panels. Good numeracy and literacy skills. BS7671 18th edition desirable.

Other key duties and experience for the Panel Wirer role involve:  

  • Perform panel layout, assemble components into panel.
  • Wiring panels.
  • Read, interpret and work from schematic / engineering drawings / instructions from engineers
  • Site based installations and Panel modifications
  • Undertaking all relevant tasks along with general housekeeping duties.
  • Occasional site visits for trouble shooting, repairs or installation.
  • Machine wiring experience advantageous

The Panel Wirer role is commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Tewkesbury and Evesham

 

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Tool Room Engineer to join a busy fast paced manufacturing environment that supply to a range of industry sectors such as garden, home, catering, aerospace and automotive. You will be ensuring optimum performance and safe operation of all Mould tools to assist in the efficient running of the plant whilst maintaining good housekeeping. 

The package details for the role of Tool Room Engineer include the below and further at interview:

  • Salary £35,000 rising to £38,000 after probation 
  • Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm 
  • Company pension matched up to 8%
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
  • Health care plan 
  • Excellent discount on company products 

You must hold a time served apprenticeship in toolmaking, machining or engineering. Knowledge of injection moulding process is beneficial and being able to read technical drawings. 

Other key duties and experience for the Tool Room Engineer role involve:  

  • Carries out breakdown maintenance on all mould tools, jigs, fixtures etc.
  • Carries out preventative maintenance on all mould tools, jigs, fixtures etc.
  • Carries out projects associated with tools, tooling and/or manufacturing equipment as requested by the Tool Room Manager.
  • Provides shift cover in the Tool Room when required.
  • Attends college/training courses where applicable.
  • Ensures conformance to the Company Quality System procedures as documented.

The Tool Room Engineer role is commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Daventry, Southam and Buckingham 

 

New exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing organisation based in Greater Manchester Area.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Engineers position is commutable from the following locations: Warrington / Skelmersdale / Bolton / Wigan 

Shift the maintenance engineer will be required to work Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off - 2 x 12 hr days & 2 x 12hr nights, 5 * 18-day breaks fixed

Benefits the Maintenance Engineer will receive: 

  • Salary: £51.000- £54,000 DOE 
  • Great training and progression opportunities 
  • Company Pension Contribution 7%
  • Life Assurance 
  • Healthcare 
  • Secured onsite Parking 
  • Plenty of overtime 

The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible and hold the following experience:  

  • Maintain and install all mechanical plant & machinery in line with company requirements.
  • React quickly, diagnose & repair any mechanical related problems on the plant or equipment.
  • Carry out our planned preventative maintenance schedule on the full range of equipment within the site .
  • Ensure that all plant and machinery is kept in a good, safe working & clean condition.
  • Complete all relevant paperwork associated with the task being performed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Carry out daily inspections as requested related to safety, air, steam and water leaks and complete repairs as necessary.
  • Report any problems regarding equipment and machinery immediately to the Engineering Team Leader.
  • Ensure that you are aware of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and that you always adhere to them.
  • Complete Maintenance work orders, use of a CMMS system, Agility or similar
  • Experience with pneumatic & hydraulic equipment & systems
  • Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and systems
  • Welding skills such as MMA, TIG, MIG
  • General workshop skills, tools, lathe, milling etc.
  • Able to read schematic drawings
  • Some multi skilling would be advantageous
  • Ideally you will be Apprentice trained holding a HNC / City & guilds Level 3 in Mechanical engineering. 
 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Electrician to join a leading organisation based in the Manchester joining an already established maintenance team on Plant 

This is an opportunity to join a leading manufacturing organisation a company who continue to invest and develop, you will be joining an established organisation who have sites throughout the UK + Overseas. This is an opportunity for a driven Engineer who is keen on development and progression, 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations: Manchester / Stockport / Stretford / Stalybridge / Denton 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive:

  • Salary: £50.200 – Paid Weekly   
  • Benefits: Sick-Pay, Pension, Childcare vouchers, Generous holiday, Gift Vouchers, plenty of overtime, + More
  • Shift the Maintenance Electrician will be required to work: Working a ON-OFF systems. 5on – 1off -5on -1off - 5on -4 off /// Shift pattern runs from Sunday to Saturday. 

The ideal Maintenance Electrician will have

  • Previous experience within a Heavy Manufacturing Environment 
  • Proven experience within a Similar Maintenance electrician role 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities on PLC’s – ideally Siemens. 
  • Additional requirements: Conveyor Systems, Lifting equipment, Motors and Drives, Control systems. Single and 3 Phase systems, Inverters, SCADA Systems. 
  • Holding High standards of fault-finding abilities 
  • Carry out essential maintenance on all aspects of the production lines
  • Work through a programme of PPM and helping develop the agility maintenance system
  • Improve factory OEE through development and innovation of the production facility

Qualification the Maintenance Electrician will hold: 

  • Electrical Apprenticeship
  • BTEC ONC & BTEC HNC Electrical Engineering.
 

Company and Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity with a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products.

The company has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. With a global presence across Europe, USA and Asia, they are continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry. 

The Manufacturing Design Engineer will design and develop new products, from concept to final approval. Technically support customers and the manufacturing base. Analyse existing products and identify areas to improve product design and reduce costs.

You will be joining an established team, some of whom have been with the company for a long time, which highlights the excellent working environment here. 


Manufacturing Design Engineer Pay and Hours 

  • £42,000 - £50,000 
  • 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some flexibility on start and finish times


Benefits
(There are many benefits, but to highlight a few)

  • 32 days holiday’s including bank holidays
  • Above average company pension contribution
  • Annual bonus payment
  • On site Gym, amongst other leisure areas onsite
  • Life insurance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Enhanced sickness benefit

Commutable from the following areas: Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Bolton


Manufacturing Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

  • Creo experience would be ideal, but any 3D design proficiency would be considered. 
  • MathCAD experience is desirable. Besides this, any proven experience of calculations would be useful.
  • Demonstrable experience from a Manufacturing or Machining environment. 
  • Knowledge of different materials, manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
  • A problem solver, with previous experience dealing directly with customers, preparing technical specifications and presenting proposals.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at any one time.
  • Able to oversee and manage suppliers as required within a project’s development.

Manufacturing Design Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • The Manufacturing Design Engineer will process new enquiries for the design department, ensuring all necessary follow-up action has been adhered to such as enquiry processing, delivery of quotation/design proposal for new contract research & consultancy.
  • Develop close working relationships with clients and ensuring client liaison is continually adhered to.
  • Undertake design and engineering analysis and support activity including FEA (dynamic, non-linear) on design projects within the department and as a dedicated service.
  • Development and detailing of product design and engineering support from concept through to detailed design and manufacturing implementation, support as required across a broad spectrum of manufacturing processes and techniques.
  • Undertake project management as directed by the Design Director. All project management activity to comply with industry guidelines and ensure good client liaison, budget management and the completion of project deliverables to agreed timescales.
  • To perform stress and strain calculations to recognised formulae and clearly layout workings to allow colleagues to interpret and validate the design.