Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias)

Electrically Biased Shift Engineer - Ripley 3 Shift Pattern | 40 Hours Per Week Total Package: £53,482 including Shift Premium We are recruiting for an Electrically Biased Shift Engineer to join a complex and highly automated manufacturing environment in Ripley. The site operates a wide range of specialist production processes and is continuing to invest in engineering reliability,plant performance and continuous improvement. The engineering function is focused on moving from a reactive maintenance culture towards a proactive and preventative approach,helping improve equipment reliability,reduce downtime and support long-term operational targets. Working as part of a shift engineering team,you will provide electrical and multi-skilled support across manufacturing equipment and site services,ensuring plant performance,safety and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities * Ensure all machinery and systems are operated and maintained safely in line with site procedures and standards * Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities across production equipment and site services * Diagnose and fault-find electrical issues to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability * Support continuous improvement initiatives and help engineer out repeat failures * Assist with equipment upgrades,modifications and improvement projects * Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions * Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve plant performance * Maintain accurate maintenance records through CMMS systems * Ensure adherence to Lockout/Tagout procedures and risk assessment processes * Support site-wide safety,compliance and facility improvement initiatives * Monitor and contribute towards performance measures including MTTR and MTTF The Successful Candidate Will Have * Time-served Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) * Experience working within manufacturing,process or production environments * Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capability * Experience working with motors,inverters,drives and industrial control systems * PLC fault-finding experience and understanding of automated production machinery * Experience with electrical control panels,sensors and instrumentation * Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics * Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement principles * Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance documentation * A proactive mindset and willingness to contribute within a continuous improvement culture Desirable * Knowledge of steam systems and site utilities * Basic mechanical maintenance understanding * Experience supporting automated manufacturing environments * Knowledge of health & safety systems including permit systems and LOTO What's on Offer * £53,482 package including shift premium * Opportunity to join a highly automated manufacturing environment * Strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement * Investment in engineering and site development * Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunities