Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Sabird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Congleton is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems while adhering to safety protocols. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of electrical experience, exceptional technical skills, and a commitment to effective problem-solving in a collaborative environment. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including a four-day working week.

Benefits

4-day working week

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience as an electrician.
• Strong technical background in electrical systems.
• Experience working at height including MEWPs.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform routine electrical maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Install new electrical services according to guidelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Technical ability across motors, drives, PLC panels

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

17th/18th Edition qualification

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Company

Senior Bird Bellows

Company Description

Based in Congleton, Cheshire, Senior Bird Bellows was established in 1975 as a family run operation serving the petro‑chemical and gas industries. Since then, we have evolved to become one of the industry leaders in the design, development and manufacture of pressure duct systems, flexible joints and insulation for highly regulated industries. We have established customers in aerospace (both civil and military), as well as in the nuclear, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to install, maintain, and repair plant, machinery, and equipment to a high standard while ensuring safety at all times. The role includes carrying out routine electrical maintenance, responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime, and installing new electrical services in line with regulations and manufacturer guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plant, machinery, and equipment to a high standard while ensuring safety at all times.
• Carry out routine electrical maintenance and respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Install new electrical services in line with regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
• Work safely and responsibly, following all Safe Systems of Work, COSHH requirements, and PPE standards.
• Ensure tools, machinery, and equipment are used correctly and report any defects immediately.
• Collaborate with Production Team Leaders to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Support troubleshooting activities and help identify preventive maintenance improvements.
• Assist with out‑of‑hours breakdowns and support purchasing of maintenance consumables and equipment.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experienced electrician with minimum 4 years and completed electrical apprenticeship.
• Strong technical ability across motors, drives, PLC panels, calibration, testing and inspection (17th/18th Edition).
• Independent and team‑working skills, clear communication, ability to read drawings and design installations.
• Problem‑solving effectiveness.
• Experience working at height (including MEWPs).
• Safety‑first attitude, good time management, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Practical skills, supplier liaison experience, positive collaborative approach.

Desirable:

• Computer literacy.
• Additional relevant qualifications.
• Further Health & Safety training.

Benefits

• 4‑day working week.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Social and wellbeing events.

Salary: £42,000.00 - £46,000.00

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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