Electrical Engineer in Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in manufacturing? We're recruiting electrically biased engineers to join leading manufacturing and industrial businesses across Barton-upon-Humber, Scunthorpe and Howden.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join modern, fast-paced manufacturing environments where you'll work with advanced production equipment, automation systems, and PLC-controlled machinery, while developing your skills in projects, controls, automation, and robotics.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment across busy manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and automated equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults, breakdowns, and control system issues to minimise downtime.
• Perform electrical fault finding on motors, inverters, sensors, drives, relays, and control panels.
• Undertake PLC fault finding and support automated manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring equipment and process issues.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS systems.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and projects teams to maximise plant performance.

About You

We're keen to hear from skilled Electrical Engineers with a strong background in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or production environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Desirable

• 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience with PLCs, drives, inverters, and automation systems.
• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, woodworking, or high-volume production environments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Example Barton Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday-Friday
• Week 2: 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday-Friday

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000 per annum including shift allowance
• 33 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discount schemes
• On-site gym facilities 
• Career progression into Projects, Controls, Automation, Robotics and Engineering Leadership roles

Ready for Your Next Move?

Whether you're looking for a better shift pattern, increased earning potential, or the opportunity to work with advanced automation and manufacturing technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about Electrical Maintenance Engineer opportunities across Barton-upon-Humber, Scunthorpe and Howden.