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Electrical Maintenance Controls Engineer, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Client: E3 Recruitment
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
Job Category: -
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c3e1db5d055c
Job Views: 3
Posted: 12.05.2025
Expiry Date: 26.06.2025
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Maintenance Controls Engineer with strong knowledge and experience in electrical/automation and PLC systems to join their team. The role offers a basic salary of £59,000 per annum, plus bonus, overtime opportunities (OTE over £70K), and a pension matched up to 10%.
The client is a leading manufacturing business with significant growth plans, large-scale investments, and an established network across the UK. The culture promotes sharing best practices and continuous development.
What’s In It for You as Electrical Maintenance Controls Engineer
* Salary circa £59,000 per annum, plus bonus and OT opportunities
* Pension matched up to 10%
* Shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off (days/nights)
* Extensive training and personal development, including accredited programs
Position Overview
You will provide hands-on electrical and PLC technical support within the Maintenance Team, working on electrical installations, fault finding, and repair of PLC-controlled machinery in a manufacturing environment. Skills in PLC fault finding, modifications, installing servo drives, HMI, and Profibus are essential. Siemens S7 training is available.
The role involves working on a variety of machinery, supporting production targets, and participating in projects (project work approximately 60-70%). Opportunities for involvement in electrical maintenance operations and projects are supported by training programs.
Experience and Qualifications Required
* Recognized Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship & Qualification or equivalent UK Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC 3, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering)
* PLC fault finding experience is essential
* Experience with installing servo drives, HMI, Profibus, and capex improvements
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, undertaking PPM and TPM activities
* High health and safety awareness
* Ability to fault find, repair, and solve electrical machinery problems
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