Electrical Maintenance engineer


Company:	GI Group Main Account
Salary:	£49,475 to £49,475 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thurmaston, LE4 1AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Location: Thurmaston, Leicester

Salary: £49,475 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern

Week 1

Monday to Thursday: 5:30am to 4:00pmFriday: 5:30am to 1:30pmPaid lunch breaks included

Week 2

Monday to Thursday: 12:00pm to 10:30pmFriday: Non-working day

Paid lunch breaks included Electrical Maintenance Technician - Thurmaston, Leicester

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a successful and well-established engineering manufacturer based in Thurmaston, Leicester.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of a range of manufacturing and engineering equipment through both planned and reactive maintenance activities. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong electrical fault-finding abilities and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring machinery uptime, reducing downtime, supporting TPM initiatives and driving a "prevent it before it breaks" maintenance culture.

Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing equipment.Conduct CNC and PLC fault finding and repairs.Support the site's Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programme.Assist in developing and implementing preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies.Undertake Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys investigations and Failure Mode Analysis (FMEA).Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend improvements.Participate in the development and review of maintenance procedures and policies.Support facility maintenance activities when required.Assist with machine relocations, including disconnection and recommissioning.Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards.Skills & Experience RequiredCompleted Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent electrical engineering qualification.3-5 years' experience in an Electrical Maintenance role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.Experience working with CNC machinery and PLC-controlled equipment.Knowledge of TPM, RCM, FMEA and continuous improvement methodologies.Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.Good communication and organisational abilities.Computer literate.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Desirable ExperienceFLT Licence.Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Licence.Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge.Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.What's On Offer?

£49,475 annual salary

Permanent, full-time position

Every second Friday off

Paid lunch breaks

Overtime opportunities available

Modern engineering environment

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression opportunities

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