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