Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Sandwich | Permanent | 4 on 4 off days & nights (12-hour shifts) | Excellent salary and benefits package including private healthcare | Join a busy manufacturing environment where your electrical maintenance and fault-finding expertise will make a real impact.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sandwich, Kent
Job Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights (12-hour shifts)
Salary: £46,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is a well-established manufacturer seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role with a highly attractive benefits package, including private healthcare, while working within a modern production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults across production equipment
• Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve recurring issues
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to minimise downtime
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times

What We're Looking For

• Formal Engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or above
• Minimum of five years' experience in electrical and mechanical engineering
• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, ideally within manufacturing
• Proven experience applying engineering knowledge to solve technical problems
• Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis skills
• Experience working with AC and DC motors
• Fundamental knowledge of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Team player with a proactive approach to maintenance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare including MND cover
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable permanent position
• Training and development opportunities

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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