Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Simply Recruitment Group
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Location: Redditch
Job Description:

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis for a global engineering company based in Redditch.

Salary is up to £53,600 per annum plus 25 days’ holiday and bank holidays, company pension, bonus etc.

Schedule: The role is working Monday to Friday but covering days, afternoons and nights.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure all engineering and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and best practices.
  • Diagnose and resolve both planned and unplanned engineering issues, including equipment failures and plant breakdowns.
  • Monitor equipment performance and reliability, implementing preventative maintenance strategies to achieve operational targets and key performance indicators.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhancements to equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Manage critical spare parts inventory and coordinate the procurement of materials, contractor services, and project requirements through maintenance management systems.
  • Carry out occasional installation, commissioning, servicing, fabrication, and repair work as required.
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation, operating procedures, maintenance records, and system backups.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a proactive and technically capable engineer who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven manufacturing environment. A Level 3 NVQ Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent) is essential, while an HNC, HND, or Degree in an Engineering discipline would be advantageous.

A strong electrical engineering background combined with practical mechanical knowledge is required. Experience within a manufacturing or automated production environment is highly desirable, along with an understanding of equipment reliability, quality standards, and operational performance requirements.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong electrical fault‑finding and maintenance experience, supported by sound mechanical knowledge.
  • Experience with automated manufacturing or process‑based production environments.
  • Knowledge of PLC‑controlled systems, ideally including Allen‑Bradley or similar platforms.
  • Experience working with industrial robotics, such as ABB or comparable systems.
  • Familiarity with material handling and delivery systems.
  • Practical maintenance experience involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to undertake fabrication and welding activities where required.
  • Experience with encapsulation or similar specialist manufacturing processes would be beneficial.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026