Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Industrial)
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £45,000 rising to £47,500 after probation
Hours: 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07 00)
Call-out: 1 in 4 rota
The Role
AQUMEN Recruitment is recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial processing site in March.
You ll be responsible for maintaining and improving plant equipment, ensuring maximum reliability through planned maintenance and fast response to breakdowns. This is a hands-on role working across electrical and mechanical systems within a proactive engineering team.
Key Responsibilities of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
- Diagnose faults on electrical and mechanical equipment
- Maintain accurate records using engineering systems
- Support continuous improvement of plant performance
- Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling
- Manage spare parts and liaise with suppliers
- Supervise contractors and ensure safe systems of work
- Support site projects and upgrades
Health & Safety
- Follow all H&S procedures, risk assessments, and PPE requirements
- Report and support investigations into incidents and near misses
- Promote a strong safety culture on site
About You
Essential:
- Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Engineering Maintenance
- Electrical bias with 17th or 18th Edition (18th preferred)
- Experience in heavy industrial environments
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience with motors, pumps, gearboxes, valves, and bearings
- PLC fault-finding knowledge (Allen Bradley desirable)
- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
- Good IT skills and full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience in AD, waste water, or similar industries
- SCADA system exposure
- IOSH or NEBOSH
Benefits
- £45,000 rising to £47,500 after 6-month probation
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 5% employer pension contribution (after 3 months)
- 3x salary life assurance & EAP (from day one)
- Health cash plan (post-probation)
- Buy/sell holiday scheme & long service awards
- Call-out: TOIL or paid at 1.25x
Apply Now
If you re an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied, hands-on role with strong benefits and long-term stability, apply today.
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
