Electrical Maintenance engineer (3617) Thurmaston, England
| Salary: | GBP45000 - GBP49000 per annum |
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Leicester
Working hours: Week 1 Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 4pm and Friday 5:30 - 1:30pm -
Week 2 - Monday 12pm - 10:30pm
The Opportunity
A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for ensuring machinery and production equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will carry out both reactive and planned maintenance, support TPM activities, and play a key role in improving equipment uptime and overall plant performance.
This position suits a proactive engineer with strong electrical fault‑finding skills, experience in CNC/PLC systems, and a mindset focused on “fix it before it breaks.”
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical fault finding and repair of production machinery
- CNC and PLC diagnostics and corrective maintenance
- Support Preventive, Predictive, RCM, CBM and FMEA maintenance programmes
- Contribute to TPM planning and execution
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys) and Failure Mode Analysis on equipment issues
- Recommend improvements to reduce downtime and enhance reliability
- Assist with facility repairs when required
- Support machine relocation, including disconnection and re‑commissioning
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and engineering procedures
Skills & Experience Required
- Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- 3–5 years’ experience in electrical maintenance within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Strong problem‑solving and RCA skills
- Experience with TPM, RCM, FMEA or similar maintenance methodologies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
- Computer literate and confident with maintenance systems
- Basic mechanical knowledge (advantageous)
- FLT or mobile platform licence (advantageous)
What You’ll Bring
- A proactive, self‑motivated approach
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A drive to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime