Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Shift: Days Monday to Friday (Half-Day Friday)

Pay: Up to £42,000 + Bonus

Location: Crewkerne, Somerset

Are you a Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical fault finding skills looking to step into a heavy industry environment with a company that values its workforce and continues to invest in its people and facilities?

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and globally recognised manufacturer, specialising in high-performance products for various industries. With a strong reputation for quality and precision, this company plays a crucial role in supplying to sectors such as aerospace, energy, and industrial manufacturing. Backed by long-term financial stability and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is a workplace where you can develop your skills while enjoying excellent job security and benefits.

What's in it for you?

1. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a half-day every Friday, giving you an extended weekend.
2. Flexible Working: Consideration for working hours to support childcare and personal commitments.
3. Health & Wellbeing: On-site occupational health services, health benefits including eye tests, and full sickness pay after three months.
4. Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
5. Financial Security: Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities.
6. Career Growth: Work in a company that invests in staff development and promotes from within.

Your Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, your role will be crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of heavy industrial production machinery. You will be responsible for:

1. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Conducting routine servicing to maximise uptime and prevent breakdowns.
2. Reactive Maintenance: Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
3. Equipment Upgrades & Installations: Supporting the installation and modification of new machinery and electrical systems.
4. Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all work adheres to industry standards and company safety procedures.
5. Collaboration: Working alongside a skilled maintenance team to drive efficiency and reliability across the site.

What We're Looking For:

1. Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing, heavy industry or armed forces environment.
2. Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with electrical systems and control panels.
3. Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and electrical schematics is desirable.
4. Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
5. A proactive approach to maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement.

And this is what you'll get in return:

1. Competitive salary of £42,000 + overtime opportunities (including paid overtime for contractor hosting on weekends).
2. Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contributions).
3. The opportunity to work in a growing business that values its engineers.
4. A structured, supportive environment with long-term career prospects.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer or leaving the forces and looking for a new challenge in a robust heavy industry setting, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today with your CV.

We also offer a referral scheme if you know someone who might be a great fit, please get in touch.