Electrical Maintenance Engineer

3 days ago

Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Synergi Recruitment Full time £35,000 - £55,000 per year


Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Support day-to-day engineering operations, focusing on breakdown response and planned maintenance. Deliver hands-on electrical fault finding, machine maintenance, and ensure continuous plant performance in a dusty, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair faults on conveyors, kilns, mixers, ovens, and industrial machinery
  • Perform PPM and reactive maintenance (approx. 75% reactive)
  • Read and interpret electrical diagrams, work within panels, wire sensors and motors
  • Support mechanical changeovers and minor mechanical tasks
  • Input into plant upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects
  • Maintain logbooks and contribute to site compliance with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

The ideal candidate will have:

  • NVQ Level 3 / C&G in Electrical Engineering (or NARIC-approved equivalent for overseas applicants)
  • years hands-on experience in an industrial setting
  • Strong knowledge of motor theory, wiring, and electrical schematics
  • Confident working with AC/DC drives, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems
  • Ex-forces or international experience considered with correct qualifications

Desirable Skills:

  • Recognised apprenticeship in electrical maintenance
  • Familiarity with Siemens S5/S7 PLCs
  • Experience in electronics, instrumentation, or heavy industry environments
  • IOSH / NEBOSH (advantageous)
  • Mechanically capable of basic fault finding and changeovers

Benefits include:

  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Free onsite parking and canteen

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below


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