SF Partners
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Enstone Airfield (commutable from Chipping Norton)
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 (Days-based role)
About the Company
We are a leading manufacturer of innovative infrastructure products, including road plates and trench covers. The company is undergoing significant growth, investment, and operational transition-making this an exciting time to join.
The Role
This is a hands-on, electrically biased maintenance role focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting plant machinery, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. The business is looking for a proactive engineer who takes ownership, solves problems, and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site machinery
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production equipment
- Support ongoing improvements and site upgrades during a period of change
- Work on control systems, motors, drives, and associated electrical equipment
- Assist with mechanical maintenance when required (hydraulics, pneumatics)
- Ensure minimal downtime and contribute to continuous improvement
- Work independently and manage your own workload effectively
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Electrically biased maintenance background (approx. 70% electrical)
- Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, ONC/HNC)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (17th or 16th considered)
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
- Hands-on approach with a willingness to work on the tools
Desirable:
- Basic mechanical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics)
- Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
- The Ideal Candidate
- Enjoys practical, hands-on engineering work
- Self-sufficient and able to work without close supervision
- Takes ownership rather than just reporting issues
- Comfortable working in a changing, evolving environment
- Reliable and trustworthy-someone who can be left to get the job done
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