Electrical Engineer

Overview

Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Devon (Commutable from Exeter, Taunton, Tiverton, Cullompton and surrounding areas)

Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 + Benefits

Shift Pattern: 4O4O

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team at a busy food manufacturing site in Devon. This role is ideal for a skilled electrical engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment with a keen about maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on production machinery and site equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across automated and production systems.
• Maintain motors, control panels, sensors, and electrical components.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Support planned and preventative maintenance schedules across the site.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teams to ensure smooth site operations.
• Assist with general site electrical maintenance when required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline or
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, motors, sensors, and control panels.
• Basic understanding of PLC systems and fault finding is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment where engineering plays a vital role in operational success. The business is committed to developing its employees, offering ongoing training and clear pathways for technical and career progression

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