Electrical Maintenance Engineer

About the role

HydraForce, based in its purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, designs and manufactures motion control systems, hydraulic cartridge valves, custom hydraulic integrated circuits and electronic controls for off-highway industries. It is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to carry out ongoing maintenance within the Plant Engineering department, under the direction of the Plant Engineers and Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Identify issues, analyse malfunctioning equipment and systems, recommend corrective action and, on approval, make repairs or modifications
• Diagnose faults on PLC-controlled machinery and complete electrical inspections, testing and routine maintenance
• Assist with commissioning of new machinery, automation and production equipment
• Supervise shift technicians and apprentices assigned to your shift
• Carry out periodic preventive maintenance and regularly check the quality of instrumentation against production, safety and legal requirements
• Support the Plant Engineering Manager in implementing procedures and developing colleagues to company standards
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineers or Managers and provide technical advice and troubleshooting support on projects
• Support apprentices with advice and guidance where appropriate

Required profile

• Advanced Apprenticeship, HNC or higher qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline
• Recognised Electrical Engineering or Maintenance qualifications
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Right to work in the UK; the employer cannot sponsor international workers and does not provide a Skilled Worker visa for this role

Required skills

• Knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics
• Experience of a general machining workshop (turning, milling, fitting of manual tools) is advantageous
• Advantageous: IET BS7671 17th edition

What we offer

• Flexible work-time options
• Employee discounts, sports and health opportunities, and on-site parking