Thetford | Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (06:00–14:30 / 14:00–22:30)
We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) to join a busy manufacturing team in Thetford. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows their way around industrial electrical systems and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly.
The role
You'll be central to the day-to-day running of the maintenance function, covering both planned and reactive work across a range of machinery and equipment. Key responsibilities include:
Leading on electrical fault diagnosis and repair
Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance to reduce breakdown risk
Responding to emergency repairs to minimise manufacturing downtime
Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Maintaining accurate fault reports and service logs
Contributing to continuous improvement activity across the site
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify potential issues and implement preventative measures
What we're looking for
A background in maintenance engineering, ideally backed by a relevant qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment. Beyond that, we're looking for someone who is:
Mechanically competent, with any hydraulic or pneumatic experience a bonus
A confident fault-finder who can work under pressure
A clear communicator, comfortable liaising with both the shop floor and management
Health and safety aware, with relevant certifications or training preferred - such as electrical, mechanical, or engineering qualifications
What's on offer
A salary of £42,000 per annum, alongside a varied and technically interesting role with real breadth - you'll work across a wide range of machinery and systems, with ongoing training and development within a supportive and experienced team.
If you're a practical, hands-on engineer looking to take your skills to the next level, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and want to be part of a team that values expertise and continuous improvement - we'd love to hear from you. Contact Lewis or apply now
Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year