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Role: Maintenance Engineer (Elec Bias)
Shift: Days - Monday to Thursday (07:30 - 16:30)
Pay: £42,000 + Benefits
Location: Ilminster, Somerset
Are you a talented Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical fault finding skills looking for a fresh challenge with a leading manufacturer that benefits from long weekend every week? Or perhaps are you due to leave the forces and have relevant transferable experience?
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and financially robust manufacturing business based in Somerset. This company is a key player in its sector, producing high-quality components for a diverse range of global markets. Known for its strong financial performance and continued investment in technology and people, this is a workplace where your skills will be valued and developed!
What's in it for you?
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day 36-hr working week, with long weekends every week!
- Stability & Growth: Join a financially secure company with exciting projects planned for the future.
- Development Opportunities: Benefit from training and progression pathways within a supportive environment.
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces new technologies and improvement initiatives.
- Overtime Opportunities: Opportunity for time and half overtime on Fridays and Saturdays to boost take home pay
This is what you'll be doing:
As a Maintenance Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to maintain and enhance the performance of production and process machinery, ensuring operational efficiency. Your key duties will include:
- Preventative Maintenance: Carry out scheduled maintenance to keep equipment reliable and production smooth.
- Reactive Maintenance: Swiftly address breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing mainly electrical and some mechanical faults.
- Operational Support: Oversee factory startups and shutdowns, contributing to the overall success of daily operations.
- Equipment Installation: Assist in the installation, maintenance, and modification of electro-mechanical systems.
- Team Collaboration: Provide training, coaching, and support to enhance the skills of production and operational staff.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity with PLC systems and automated machinery is preffered although not essential
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Relevant technical qualification in electrical engineering or related field.
And this is what you'll get in return:
- Salary - £42,000
- Four-Day Week - Monday to Thursday schedule for better work-life balance.
- Overtime opportunties each friday and Saturday to greatly increase earning potential
- Sick Pay - Financial support when you need it most
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Reclaim expenses on health and wellbeing.
- Investment & Growth - Be part of a company that continually reinvests in its facilities and staff, ensuring long-term career security.
- Training & Development - Onsite Learning & Development Officer providing the latest training opportunities.
- Pension Scheme - Salary sacrifice with up to 5% employer-matched contribution.
- Holidays - 22 days plus bank holidays, aligned with a four-day (36-hour) workweek.
- Christmas Shutdown - Enjoy extra time off with a company-wide break.
- Free Onsite Parking - Hassle-free and cost-free.
- Sports & Social Club - Activities, events, and team-building opportunities.
- Exclusive Discounts - Save on shopping, dining, and entertainment with Wider Wallet.
- Wellbeing Support - Access to resources, initiatives, and onsite GP services
Are you up to the challenge?
If you're a proactive Maintenance Engineer with a passion for reliability and efficiency, we'd love to hear from you! Apply with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this role.
We also offer a referral scheme-if you know someone who might be a great fit, please get in touch.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.
