Maintenance Engineer Electrical Bias

Company Overview W Talent are supporting 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, driven 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 are 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 site. This role would suit 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 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 feel you have the suitable background experience and skills to fulfil this position and live within a commutable distance of Belper, please apply directly to Molly Rushby at W Talent