CareerAddict

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£52k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Location: Gloucestershire

We are currently recruiting for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing operation based in Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer looking to join a well-established manufacturing site where you'll play a key role in maintaining critical production equipment, maximising plant reliability and supporting continuous improvement across a fast-paced process environment.

What you'll be doing:

Providing electrical maintenance and breakdown support across the mill.
Diagnosing electrical equipment failures and carrying out repairs safely and efficiently.
Identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
Following up on shift reports, SAP work orders and inspection reports.
Completing planned preventative maintenance activities and feeding back completed work through the SAP maintenance management system.
Locating, issuing and returning spare parts through the maintenance stores system.
Working within Electrical and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work, issuing permits and certificates where required.
Supporting engineering plant modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Liaising with engineering and production teams to resolve long-term reliability issues.
Carrying out a wide range of electrical maintenance activities including:

Motor brush replacement and set-up.
Investigation and rectification of electrical faults.
Repair, overhaul and testing of AC and DC motors.
Bearing, coupling and brush replacement on electrical rotating equipment.
Installation, maintenance and testing of lighting systems.
Fault finding and repair of portable electrical equipment.
Diagnosis and rectification of faults such as short circuits, overheating and equipment malfunction.
Maintenance, repair and testing of medium and low voltage power distribution systems.
Working on diesel engine starters, generators and automatic control systems.
Servicing and repairing electrical systems used on cranes, lifts and lifting equipment.
Maintenance of circuit breakers, contactors and protective devices.
Alignment and adjustment of electrical rotating machinery and drive systems.
Fault finding and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Maintenance of overhead travelling cranes, compressors and ancillary plant equipment.

Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.

What we need from you:

Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification.
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent electrical maintenance background.
Knowledge of the 17th Edition IEE Regulations (18th Edition advantageous).
Previous experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, process or continuous production environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience working with:

AC and DC motors.
Motor control systems.
PLC-controlled equipment.
Variable speed drives and modern drive technologies.
Instrumentation and control systems.
Low and medium voltage electrical systems.

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience using CMMS systems, ideally SAP.
Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and engineering teams.
Flexible, self-motivated and proactive approach to maintenance activities.
Experience within paper, pulp, FMCG, manufacturing, chemical or other process industries would be advantageous.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and shift allowance.
Overtime opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Opportunities for career progression within a large manufacturing operation.
Exposure to a wide range of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
Stable long-term employment.
A strong safety-focused and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply:

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below:

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

Reference: 225347706

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113531018
CV-Library

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library

Print
Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£52k - £52k Annual
Full-Time
Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Location: Gloucestershire

We are currently recruiting for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing operation based in Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer looking to join a well-established manufacturing site where you'll play a key role in maintaining critical production equipment, maximising plant reliability and supporting continuous improvement across a fast-paced process environment.

What you'll be doing:

Providing electrical maintenance and breakdown support across the mill.
Diagnosing electrical equipment failures and carrying out repairs safely and efficiently.
Identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
Following up on shift reports, SAP work orders and inspection reports.
Completing planned preventative maintenance activities and feeding back completed work through the SAP maintenance management system.
Locating, issuing and returning spare parts through the maintenance stores system.
Working within Electrical and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work, issuing permits and certificates where required.
Supporting engineering plant modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Liaising with engineering and production teams to resolve long-term reliability issues.
Carrying out a wide range of electrical maintenance activities including:

Motor brush replacement and set-up.
Investigation and rectification of electrical faults.
Repair, overhaul and testing of AC and DC motors.
Bearing, coupling and brush replacement on electrical rotating equipment.
Installation, maintenance and testing of lighting systems.
Fault finding and repair of portable electrical equipment.
Diagnosis and rectification of faults such as short circuits, overheating and equipment malfunction.
Maintenance, repair and testing of medium and low voltage power distribution systems.
Working on diesel engine starters, generators and automatic control systems.
Servicing and repairing electrical systems used on cranes, lifts and lifting equipment.
Maintenance of circuit breakers, contactors and protective devices.
Alignment and adjustment of electrical rotating machinery and drive systems.
Fault finding and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Maintenance of overhead travelling cranes, compressors and ancillary plant equipment.

Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.

What we need from you:

Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification.
Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent electrical maintenance background.
Knowledge of the 17th Edition IEE Regulations (18th Edition advantageous).
Previous experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, process or continuous production environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience working with:

AC and DC motors.
Motor control systems.
PLC-controlled equipment.
Variable speed drives and modern drive technologies.
Instrumentation and control systems.
Low and medium voltage electrical systems.

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience using CMMS systems, ideally SAP.
Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and engineering teams.
Flexible, self-motivated and proactive approach to maintenance activities.
Experience within paper, pulp, FMCG, manufacturing, chemical or other process industries would be advantageous.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and shift allowance.
Overtime opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Opportunities for career progression within a large manufacturing operation.
Exposure to a wide range of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
Stable long-term employment.
A strong safety-focused and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply:

If this role sounds of interest to you then please feel free to reach out to Charlie Boulton using the details below:

(phone number removed)

(url removed)

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process
Print

Reference: 225347706

Share this job:
CareerAddict

Alert me to jobs like this:

Amplify your job search:

CV/résumé help

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

CV Help

Expert career advice

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Visit Blog

Job compatibility

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Start Test

Similar Jobs

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Coleford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom