Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Yeovil, Somerset

Salary Details: £42000.00 a year

Yolk Recruitment
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Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Shift: Days Monday to Friday (Half-Day Friday)

Pay: Up to 42,000 + Bonus

Location: Yeovil, Somerset


Are you a an electrically trained Maintenance Engineer with strong fault finding skills looking to step into a heavy industry environment with a company that values its workforce and continues to invest in its people and facilities?

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and globally recognised manufacturer, specialising in high-performance products for various industries. With a strong reputation for quality and precision, this company plays a crucial role in supplying to sectors such as aerospace, energy, and industrial manufacturing. Backed by long-term financial stability and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is a workplace where you can develop your skills while enjoying excellent job security and benefits.


What's in it for you?

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a half-day every Friday, giving you an extended weekend.

Flexible Working: Consideration for working hours to support childcare and personal commitments.

Health & Wellbeing: On-site occupational health services, health benefits including eye tests, and full sickness pay after three months.

Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Financial Security: Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities

Career Growth: Work in a company that invests in staff development and promotes from within.


Your Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, your role will be crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of heavy industrial production machinery. You will be responsible for:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Conducting routine servicing to maximise uptime and prevent breakdowns.

Reactive Maintenance: Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise production downtime.

Equipment Upgrades & Installations: Supporting the installation and modification of new machinery and electrical systems.

Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all work adheres to industry standards and company safety procedures.

Collaboration: Working alongside a skilled maintenance team to drive efficiency and reliability across the site.


What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing, heavy industry or armed forces environment.

Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with electrical systems and control panels.

Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and electrical schematics is desirable.

Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).

A proactive approach to maintenance with a focus on continuous improvement.


And this is what you'll get in return:

Competitive salary of 42,000 + overtime opportunities (including paid overtime for contractor hosting on weekends).

pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contributions).

The opportunity to work in a growing business that values its engineers.

A structured, supportive environment with long-term career prospects.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer or leaving the forces and looking for a new challenge in a robust heavy industry setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.


We also offer a referral scheme-if you know someone who might be a great fit, please get in touch.

Date Posted: 28 April 2025
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