Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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  • Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
  • £42,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established global manufacturer of synthetic paper products. The role involves performing a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across various production machinery, diagnosing electrical faults, and working with PLC systems to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.The successful candidate will use your knowledge to maintain and improve the performance of the machines used in day-to-day manufacture.Any experience of working on Extrusion Machinery would be beneficial.Key Responsibilities
  • Electrical maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostics across production equipment.
  • Support electrical repairs and work collaboratively with multi-skilled engineers.
  • Complete day-to-day maintenance tasks and ensure adherence to service level agreements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects around equipment reliability, safety, and performance
  • Keep accurate maintenance logs, assist with spare parts inventory, and support audit readiness.
  • Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
Knowledge & Experience:
  • Strong hands-on experience with production machinery
  • Excellent fault-finding skills on PLCs, drives, motors, panels, and industrial control systems
  • Good understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices
  • Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure - a true team player
Qualifications / Requirements
  • Time-served or formally qualified in Electrical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
  • Electrical qualifications - 18th Edition required
  • Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics
  • Experience with PLC / HMI fault finding (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7)
Why Join:
  • Be part of a growing, global company with a proud heritage and exciting future
  • Work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a daily impact
  • Join a business that values its people, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including non-contributory pension.
HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all.Apply with HRGO

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