Location: Enstone Airfield (commutable from Chipping Norton)
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00 (Days-based role)
About the Company
We are a leading manufacturer of innovative infrastructure products, including road plates and trench covers. The company is undergoing significant growth, investment, and operational transition-making this an exciting time to join.
The Role
This is a hands-on, electrically biased maintenance role focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting plant machinery, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. The business is looking for a proactive engineer who takes ownership, solves problems, and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site machinery
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production equipment
Support ongoing improvements and site upgrades during a period of change
Work on control systems, motors, drives, and associated electrical equipment
Assist with mechanical maintenance when required (hydraulics, pneumatics)
Ensure minimal downtime and contribute to continuous improvement
Work independently and manage your own workload effectively
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Electrically biased maintenance background (approx. 70% electrical)
Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, ONC/HNC)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (17th or 16th considered)
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Hands-on approach with a willingness to work on the tools
Desirable:
Basic mechanical skills (hydraulics, pneumatics)
Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments
The Ideal Candidate
Enjoys practical, hands-on engineering work
Self-sufficient and able to work without close supervision
Takes ownership rather than just reporting issues
Comfortable working in a changing, evolving environment
Reliable and trustworthy-someone who can be left to get the job done
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year