Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Colchester area

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + Overtime

A leading UK manufacturer of construction products is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer/Fitter to join their busy production facilities in the Colchester area. This is a hands-on role where you'll keep high-output machinery running safely and efficiently. If you are an Electrically biased engineer with manufacturing experience, then this role offers variety and a great benefits package.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime available
• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Profit related and performance related bonuses
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems and industrial machinery
• Work on PLC-controlled equipment, overhead cranes, batching systems, and concrete cutting saws
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• Maintain and replace mechanical components (bearings, chains, sprockets, drives)
• Assist with machinery installation, upgrades, and basic fabrication
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulations

Skills & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations qualified
• Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills
• Industrial/manufacturing experience preferred (concrete, heavy plant, or construction materials)
• PLC knowledge (Siemens S7 or similar)
• Mechanically competent with basic fabrication skills
• Physically fit, reliable, and able to work in a factory/workshop environment
• Own transport required; flexible to work overtime/weekends

To find out more about this is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a skilled maintenance team call Julia at Prime Appointments or Apply via the link today!

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.