Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
 
Tired of firefighting breakdown after breakdown with no time to improve things properly?
This Electrical Maintenance Engineer role offers real ownership, modern automation, and the chance to stay ahead of failures, not just react to them.
 
This is an opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in a high-performance manufacturing site where reliability, safety, and continuous improvement are taken seriously. You’ll be part of a skilled engineering team responsible for keeping complex electrical and automated systems running efficiently across a 24/7 operation, directly impacting output, quality, and plant performance.
 
Job Responsibilities
 

• Deliver high-quality electrical maintenance across production and process equipment to meet site performance targets
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatical and automation issues and implement effective solutions
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities to reduce downtime and improve asset reliability
• Complete electrical setup tasks including machine resets, calibrations, and production support
• Test, inspect, and verify electrical systems in line with legislation and internal standards
• Support the installation, upgrade, and commissioning of new machinery, electrical panels, and control systems
• Work safely at all times using correct isolation procedures, permits, and electrical safety standards
• Accurately record work completed, parts used, and maintenance data using CMMS and stores systems
• Provide basic mechanical support when required within personal competency

 
Skills and Experience
 

• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship with NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent
• Proven experience working as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding capability across PLC-controlled and automated machinery
• Confident working on LV distribution systems, control circuits, and pneumatics
• Solid understanding of both reactive and planned maintenance strategies
• Comfortable using maintenance management systems and digital work recording tools
• Knowledge of 17th or 18th Edition wiring regulations would be beneficial
• Mechanical competency

 
Pay and Benefits
 

• Salary £44,000 per annum plus 10% shift allowance
• Rotating shift pattern: 06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00, 22:00–06:00
• 5 days per week
• Excellent pension scheme with 4% employee contribution and 10% employer contribution
• Annual tool allowance
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• Company sick pay scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Access to flexible benefits including dental and medical cover
• Childcare voucher scheme

 
This Electrical Maintenance Engineer position offers stability, progression, and the chance to work in a well-invested manufacturing environment where engineering is genuinely valued. If you’re an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a role that goes beyond firefighting and gives you the platform to make a lasting impact, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
 
Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.