Forza Doors Ltd
Electrical Engineer
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Forza is the leading UK manufacturer of bespoke timber doors and other timber products. With revenue of over £38m our vision is to continue to deliver double digit revenue and profit growth. We are at an exciting stage of the company’s evolution and now is a great time to join the business to help deliver on our growth aspirations. We have a strong business culture that values our team as being the heart of our success.
About the Role
You will play a key role in safeguarding the smooth and efficient running of the factory by carrying out safe, high-quality electrical maintenance and fault-finding across plant, machinery and control systems. You complete both planned and reactive maintenance to keep equipment safe, compliant and reliable, helping to reduce downtime and support continuous improvement across site. Working across Forza operational sites, you provide competent electrical engineering support and work closely with the Maintenance Manager to deliver site priorities and projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the maintenance schedule for electrical systems, plant and machinery.
- Respond to breakdowns, diagnose electrical/control faults and restore equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitor the operation of plant, machinery and electrical systems and carry out servicing and repairs as required.
- Support continual review of equipment performance to minimise disruption to the manufacturing schedule.
- Support compliance and statutory inspection activity for electrical systems, ensuring remedial actions and documentation are completed.
- Support effective spares management by identifying required electrical replacement components and ensuring availability where appropriate.
- Support and coordinate subcontractors for plant, machinery and site electrical works when required (including cover in the absence of the Maintenance Manager).
- Complete establishment/project work, including site expansion, re-organisation and ongoing repairs, and ensure tasks are completed and logged.
- Work alongside the Maintenance Manager on breakdowns and planned maintenance projects as required.
- Maintain maintenance records and the electrical stores/parts area to required standards.
- Undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by the business (e.g., MD/Production Management).
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Experience
Essential:
- Experience completing electrical maintenance, servicing and repair of plant and machinery in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
- Experience working to a planned maintenance schedule (PPM) and responding to electrical breakdowns.
- Ability to work safely on electrical systems, machinery and equipment, following permits/LOTO where required.
- Ability to read electrical drawings/schematics and follow manufacturer guidance or update mark-ups where required.
- Able to keep accurate job logs and maintenance records.
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Desirable:
- Experience supporting machinery moves, installations, modifications or site expansion projects.
- PLC/controls fault-finding exposure, including drives, sensors or automation equipment within competence.
- Experience working with CMMS/work order systems.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Relevant electrical engineering qualification/apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent), with 18th Edition (BS 7671) or willingness to work towards.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Good communication and teamwork; able to work effectively with Production and Maintenance colleagues.
- Organised with attention to detail; able to complete work logs and follow actions through.
- Strong Health & Safety mindset and willingness to challenge unsafe practices.
Desirable:
- Forklift/MEWP licence (or willingness to be trained).
- PAT testing competence or willingness to be trained.
- Basic PLC/controls awareness or programming exposure (not essential).
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