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Plant / Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Coventry
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, generally between 6am-6pm, with overtime and on-call support as needed
Employment Type: Permanent, immediate start available

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business specialising in advanced surface finishing solutions, is expanding their team to support ongoing growth. Operating multiple coating lines, they serve automotive and general engineering industries, delivering high-volume, high-quality coatings. This role is critical to ensuring machinery operates reliably and efficiently, minimising downtime across production.

Role Overview:
As a Plant / Maintenance Engineer with an electrical focus, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and optimising production machinery, primarily focusing on electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to troubleshooting and maintenance, ensuring smooth production operations. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes occasional on-call support for emergency repairs, with additional pay for out-of-hours work.

Key Responsibilities:

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
Carry out regular preventive maintenance on electrical systems to support continuous production.

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Fault Diagnosis & Repair:
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production equipment, including PLCs, motors, and automated systems.

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System Installation & Upgrades:
Assist with installing and commissioning new machinery and upgrades to existing systems to enhance efficiency and reliability.

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Process Improvement:
Work with production teams to identify and implement improvements in equipment performance and efficiency.

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Health & Safety Compliance:
Ensure all electrical work complies with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment.

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On-Call Support:
Provide occasional on-call support for emergency repairs outside regular hours, with additional pay for callouts.

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Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications, reporting to the maintenance manager as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

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Essential:

* Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role with a focus on electrical systems, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

* Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, with experience on PLCs, motors, and control systems.

* Good understanding of preventive maintenance practices in a high-volume production setting.

* Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.

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Desirable:

* Experience in the surface finishing or coating industry would be an advantage but is not essential.

* Previous experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing sectors.

* Relevant electrical qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, including 17th/18th Edition certification.

Skills & Attributes:

* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond quickly to breakdowns.

* Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

* Attention to detail and a methodical approach to maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

* Flexible and adaptable, willing to work shifts, on-call, or overtime as required.

How to Apply:
Please contact Lucy to discuss the role and secure an interview slot. We are looking to find suitable candidates quickly, so don’t wait—call today