Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)! Urgently required! Temp - 12 Month Contract

Location: Chard
Hours: 39 hours/week (days) or 37.5 hours/week (shift rotation)
Salary: £40,000 + Overtime Opportunities

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a knack for keeping things running like clockwork? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to join our clients dynamic Production Engineering team. You'll play a key role in keeping cutting-edge manufacturing equipment in peak condition, helping maintain top performance and ensure product excellence.

What You'll Be Doing as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Troubleshooting and resolving equipment faults to minimise downtime
Carrying out preventative maintenance and continuous improvement tasks
Supporting machinery upgrades and installations
Championing Health & Safety practices and environmental policies
Taking ownership of quality and performance improvements across production equipment
What You'll Need

Essential:

Time-served/qualified electrician with hands-on experience
Strong mechanical skills with an electrical focus
ONC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering
Previous experience in a manufacturing setting
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Desirable:

Electro-mechanical apprenticeship
PLC programming knowledge
Experience with pneumatics/hydraulics
Automotive sector experience
Driving licence
Who You Are

A proactive team player who can also work independently
A logical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet the demands of a busy production schedule
Someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work
Sound Like You? Let's Talk.
Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) ready for the next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Smart Recruitment Yeovil today or apply via this job board