Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) / Maintenance Engineeress (Electrical Bias)

Company Overview

W Talent is proud to support an innovative and market-leading manufacturing business based in Derbyshire. Our client is dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable products and has experienced exceptional growth in recent years, propelled by significant capital investment and a clear focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

As part of its commitment to maintaining world-class manufacturing standards and supporting a highly automated production environment, the business is now seeking to appoint an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join its established engineering team.

Position Overview

W Talent is seeking a skilled and electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering team operating within a highly automated manufacturing environment. Working a three-shift rotating pattern, the Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of production equipment, supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on fault finding, problem solving, and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where engineering is valued as a key function of the business.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities in line with the site's maintenance strategy
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform effective fault finding to minimise production downtime
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across a variety of manufacturing equipment
• Support the ongoing reliability and performance of automated production machinery
• Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Operational teams to maximise plant performance
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
• Contribute towards driving a proactive maintenance culture across the engineering function

Requirements

• Engineering qualification
• Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Positive, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills

Advantageous

• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and methodologies
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance reporting systems
• Previous involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £55,000 and an exceptional benefits package
• Generous company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit and optional subsidised private healthcare
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised on-site bistro and employee facilities
• Working for a forward-thinking, highly invested manufacturing business committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence

If you believe you have the suitable background, experience, and skills to fulfil this position and live within a commutable distance of Belper, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.