Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias

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!