Xpert Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client based in Cheadle.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment with a competitive salary and regular overtime available.
Working Hours:
This role operates on a rotating two-shift pattern:
Week 1 (Days)
- Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Friday: 6:00am – 12:30pm
Week 2 (Afternoons)
- Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
- Friday: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Overtime flexibility is essential.
- Every other Saturday morning required (paid at time and a half)
- Occasional Sunday work required (paid at double time)
The Role:
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving factory equipment to ensure smooth production operations.
Duties will include:
- Fault finding and repair during production
- Planned and preventative maintenance on factory equipment
- Working with CNC and PLC controlled machinery
- Assessing spare parts requirements and reporting faults
- Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
- Completing maintenance documentation and records accurately
- Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
- Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards
- Contributing to continuous improvement of equipment and processes
Requirements:
- Time served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- GCSE / O-Level education or equivalent (ONC / HNC advantageous)
- Working knowledge of industrial machinery
- Experience with CNC and PLC controlled equipment
- Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of basic mechanical practices
- 18th Edition qualification
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working in a manufacturing or factory environment
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
- Flexible approach to overtime and shift work
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices
- Committed to maintaining high quality and operational standards
If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.