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Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

United Kingdom, Thetford Employment contract 55167.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all site utilities working rotating shifts Monday-Sunday 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00. The role involves maintaining and improving plant services such as steam, compressed air, water systems, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure. We offer a starting salary of £55,167.

Job Responsibility

  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults on utilities plant and equipment
  • Maintain and troubleshoot control panels, MCCs, drives, and instrumentation
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems
  • Support upgrades, installations, and electrical projects
  • Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and regulations
  • To have the ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical specifications
  • Maintain utilities including: Boilers and steam systems, Compressed air systems, Water treatment and RO systems, HVAC and ventilation systems, Sterilisers
  • Carry out fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance
  • Support shutdown activities and major maintenance works
  • Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and efficiency
  • Assist with energy reduction and sustainability projects
  • Ensure all work complies with site SOPs, permits, and safety procedures
  • Participate in risk assessments, method statements, and audits
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records

Requirements

  • Experienced engineer with electrical bias (NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent)
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience working with: Motors, drives, PLCs (basic fault finding)
  • Control systems and instrumentation
  • Experience within utilities / plant environment
  • Steam, water, HVAC, or compressed air systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of working in a regulated environment

What we offer

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Blue light card
  • Fantastic internal progression opportunities
  • Subsided canteen
  • Westfield healthcare
  • Up to 8% pension contribution
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training Offered in: BOAS / Boiler operation, Confined space, Lobo and IPATH / Working at height
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