Graduate Maintenance Electrical Engineer (Shift Work)
Near Nantwich, Cheshire
Full-Time | Permanent
Guaranteed Basic Earnings: £36,070+ per annum (plus overtime opportunities)
About Us
Our client is a leading supplier of high-quality animal and livestock feeds, supporting farmers across Cheshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, and North Wales. Due to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a Graduate Maintenance Electrical Engineer to join their growing maintenance team.
The Role
As part of our maintenance engineering team, you will primarily be based at our Aston Mill site near Nantwich, with occasional travel to other HJ Lea sites across the North West.
Following training, you will work a rotating shift pattern:
* 6:00am – 2:00pm
* 2:00pm – 10:00pm
* 8:00am – 4:00pm
You will also participate in an out-of-hours and weekend call-out rota once fully trained.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out electrical maintenance and fault finding across industrial machinery and systems
* Support automation and PLC-controlled processes
* Assist with industrial electrical installations and upgrades
* Read and interpret electrical control drawings
* Work collaboratively with the maintenance and production teams
* Respond to breakdowns and support continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Essential
* BSc in Electrical Engineering OR completed Electrical Engineering apprenticeship
* Full UK driving licence
* Strong communication skills with a good command of written and spoken English
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* Flexible and proactive approach to work
Desirable
* 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
* Experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment
* Knowledge or experience of:
* Automation systems
* Industrial PLCs
* Industrial electrical installations
* Motor wiring (>11kW)
* Electrical panel wiring
* Reading electrical schematics/control drawings
* Star delta starters and inverter systems
Salary & Benefits
Guaranteed Basic Earnings
* Basic salary: £31,200
* Standby allowance: £3,570
* Shift allowance: £1,300
Additional Earnings
* Overtime paid at:
* Time and a half (over 40 hours/week)
* Double time (Saturday afternoons through Sunday)
* Call-out premium:
* Minimum 4 hours paid at double time per call-out
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with excellent overtime potential
* Full training and development
* Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
* Supportive team environment
* Permanent full-time position following successful trial period
Apply Now
* If you are a motivated graduate or apprentice-trained electrical engineer looking to develop your career within a fast-paced industrial environment, we would love to hear from you.