Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Salary: Up to £40,000

Hours: 4 on / 4 off – days only (06:00–18:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical (and mechanical where applicable) maintenance
• Fault-find and repair plant equipment including conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and switchgear
• Work safely within a structured shift pattern to ensure continuous operation
• Diagnose PLC/SCADA faults (no programming required)
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with site safety procedures

Candidate Requirements (Essential)

• Apprentice-trained engineer (Level 3 NVQ minimum)
• Proven experience in heavy or process industry
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Comfortable working in physically demanding environments
• Able to work independently and as part of a shift team

Benefits

• Optional pension match up to 10% employer contribution
• 17 guaranteed 12-hour overtime cover shifts per year
• Bank holidays paid as time + day in lieu (or day in lieu if scheduled off)
• Career progression opportunities into team leader or supervisory roles

Overtime rates:

• Mon–Fri: 1.5×
• Sundays: 2×