Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Thatcham, Berkshire
Salary: £51,500 - £55,000
Shift: Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 1:30pm (37.5 hours per week) + On-Call + Overtime Available

Job Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

A rare opportunity has become available for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment, and engineering infrastructure. This role offers the chance to become the site's electrical specialist, working within a highly automated production facility while developing into a senior technical position through structured succession planning.

The successful candidate will join a close-knit engineering team and work across a wide range of automated manufacturing equipment. The business is committed to investing in both its people and technology, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking for long-term career progression.

You will be responsible for electrical fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, continuous improvement projects, and supporting the development of engineering and production teams across site.

Sector – Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Hands‑on experience carrying out planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills on industrial production machinery.
• Experience working with three-phase systems, motors, sensors and control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Desirable Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• PLC fault finding, modification or programming experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience working as an Electrical Specialist or Senior Engineer.
• Ex‑Forces engineering background.

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer Will Benefit From

• Salary of £51,500 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• Clear progression route into a senior electrical specialist position.
• Significant overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half.
• Sunday overtime paid at double time.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contribution scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Occupational health support.
• Eye care scheme.
• Working for a stable manufacturing business with ongoing investment and excellent long-term prospects.

For further details contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection .

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