Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance EngineerJob 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 EngineerA 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.