Electrical Maintenance Manager/Electrical Lead

TechNichols Resourcing
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Seniority
Lead
Posted
28 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Role: Electrical Maintenance Manager / Electrical Lead

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus opportunities for further increases and progression, plus benefits

Hours: Monday to Thursday - 8.00am-16.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 13.30pm (some flexibility offered; earlier starts and finish)

Location: Commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Andover, Newbury, Thatcham, Swindon and surrounding areas

Company:

We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Manager to work within a large factory that has undergone significant investment, supporting maintenance of their fast-moving production machinery and being the technical matter expert for Electrical works in the factory. Some members of the Engineering Team have been in their roles for 20+ years and need someone who is a good team player and enjoys turning their hands to both mechanical and electrical duties but holding an electrical bias. The role would suit someone who is electrical trained or bias and looking for responsibility, to work within a great loyal team and company with future opportunities to advance.

Responsibilities:

The Electrical Maintenance Manager is a hands-on role with responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems, automation equipment, and power distribution within the site. This includes pneumatic, hydraulic production machinery and services. The role combines hands‑on troubleshooting with preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, and support for production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

* Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting - Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems, control panels, motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and automation equipment to minimise downtime.

* Plan and execute planned and predictive maintenance on electrical infrastructure, including power distribution, switchgear, MCCs, and instrumentation. Review, develop, update and maintain PM system

* Equipment Installation & Commissioning — Install, configure, and commission new machinery, electrical components, and control systems in line with engineering standards.

* PLC & Automation Support — Assist with programming, modifying, and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.

* Compliance & Safety — Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant standards (e.g., BS 7671, IEC, NFPA 70E) and internal safety procedures.

* Documentation & Reporting — Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment logs.

* Continuous Improvement — Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and manufacturing performance, undertaking root cause analysis to take corrective actions

* Cross-functional Collaboration — Work closely with mechanical engineers, production teams, and engineering staff to resolve issues and support operational goals. Act as the ‘go to’ person for all electrical issues and matters for the site

* Training of team – identify training needs of Shift engineers and execute and training plans, sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.

* Liaison with suppliers and contractors – oversee and manage onsite contractors and the procurement and ordering of parts and equipment in cost efficient manner.

Requirements:

* Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 3‑phase power, control circuits and panels, relays and sensors.

* Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

* Experience with PLC systems (Siemens S7, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.) and industrial automation.

* Skilled in fault-finding with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and using diagnostic tools.

* Understanding of variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, DC drives, and industrial sensors, such as Lenza, Allen Bradley.

* Familiarity with lean manufacturing, TPM, or reliability‑centred maintenance principles.

* Strong awareness of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, test and risk assessment.

* Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.

* Good communication and teamwork skills.

* Self-motivated, ability to use own initiative and flexible in approach

* Physical work including climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces

Qualifications and Experience:

* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification (desirable)

* Over 7 years’ experience in an automated processing manufacturing plant, or industrial environment in similar role.

* Experience with PLC programming or automation systems is an advantage.

* Knowledge of CMMS systems for maintenance planning is desirable

* Computer literate with experience of Profibus, Asi and Ethernet systems

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Vicky at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Vicky for further information.

We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful

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