Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: Enstone Airfield (commutable from Chipping Norton) Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates) Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00 (Days-based role) About the Company We are a leading manufacturer of innovative infrastructure products, including road plates and trench covers. The company is undergoing significant growth, investment, and operational transition-making this an exciting time to join. The Role This is a hands-on, electrically biased maintenance role focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting plant machinery, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. The business is looking for a proactive engineer who takes ownership, solves problems, and isn't afraid to get stuck in. Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site machinery • Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production equipment • Support ongoing improvements and site upgrades during a period of change • Work on control systems, motors, drives, and associated electrical equipment • Assist with mechanical maintenance when required (hydraulics, pneumatics) • Ensure minimal downtime and contribute to continuous improvement • Work independently and manage your own workload effectively Candidate Requirements Essential: • Electrically biased maintenance background (approx. 70% electrical) • Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, ONC/HNC) • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (17th or 16th considered) • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability • Hands-on approach with a willingness to work on the tools Desirable: • Basic mechanical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics) • Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments • The Ideal Candidate • Enjoys practical, hands-on engineering work • Self-sufficient and able to work without close supervision • Takes ownership rather than just reporting issues • Comfortable working in a changing, evolving environment • Reliable and trustworthy-someone who can be left to get the job done