About Us
Higher Kings Mill is a leading manufacturer of 100% recycled paper, proudly supplying the
filing and educational markets. We are currently looking for a motivated and skilled Electrical
Mechanical Technician to join our engineering team.
About the Role
As part of our experienced and supportive engineering team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring
our site operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. Reporting to the Electrical Lead, your key
responsibilities will include:
Responding to equipment breakdowns by diagnosing and repairing electrical and
instrumentation faults across a range of systems, including motors, starters, drives,
PLCs, and pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance in line with maintenance schedules
Supporting production improvement initiatives
Undertaking general day-to-day electrical and instrumentation site maintenance
Full training will be provided on site-specific equipment where required, giving you the
opportunity to further develop your skills. There will be an opportunity to progress to
supervisory level for the right candidate.
About You
We’re looking for someone with good communication skills who brings hands-on experience
and a proactive approach, with knowledge of:
Three-phase electrical systems
Analogue current loops
Hydraulic systems
Pneumatic systems
Working within industrial environments
Experience or understanding of PLC and DCS systems would be an advantage, but is not
essential.
You’ll be comfortable working independently when needed, while also contributing
positively as part of a team.
What We Offer
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (Option to be flexible following completion of probation)
Call-out & Weekend Rota: Participation in a 1-in-4 on-call rota, including weekends,
is included within the salary. Call-outs are typically infrequent, averaging around five
per month across the department.
Holiday: 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days, plus
statutory bank holidays
If you’re looking to join a stable, environmentally focused manufacturer where your skills are valued and developed, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Pay: £40,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
