Maintenance Electrical Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Salary: £50,000 per annum + Overtime Available

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts on a rotating 7-day pattern (includes weekends)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a busy 24/7 manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer with experience in industrial or manufacturing environments to become part of a well-established engineering team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting continuous production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance activities across a manufacturing facility.
• Work closely with the Engineering Supervisor to complete maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems and production equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or practices immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Support wider maintenance activities and assist with non-core tasks when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience within an electrical maintenance role, ideally within manufacturing, heavy industry or a production environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with:
  • PLCs
  • Inverters and drives
  • Motors
  • Electrical control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Experience with electrical equipment commonly found within industrial and office environments.
• Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and safe isolation practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• work within an industrial environment.
• Flexible approach to working shifts.

Desirable Experience

• High Voltage (HV) experience and/or qualifications.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Installation experience.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence.
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum City & Guilds qualification with 17th Edition.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• HV qualifications desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• £50,000 annual salary.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• 296 hours annual leave pro rata, including bank holiday entitlement.
• Flexible holiday allocation held within one annual leave allowance.
• Opportunity to join a stable and successful 24/7 manufacturing operation.

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