Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Looking for a better work-life balance without moving away from hands-on electrical engineering?
We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our established and highly stable engineering team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems across our busy manufacturing facility.
What’s in it for you?
Salary: Circa £45,000–£48,000 plus premium overtime
Shift Pattern: Days only – benefit from a shorter, compressed working week
Overtime: Paid at enhanced rates
Holiday: Generous annual leave allowance
Additional Benefits:
Company-funded workwear
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Free onsite parking
The Role
As an electrically biased engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Planned and reactive electrical maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment
Electrical fault-finding on motors, drives, control panels, sensors, and safety circuits
Working with PLCs, inverters, and drive systems to diagnose and rectify faults
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Ensuring all work is completed in line with electrical safety standards and compliance
Providing limited mechanical support where required, while remaining electrically focused
What We’re Looking For
Recognised electrical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 minimum)
Apprentice trained or equivalent practical experience
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and industrial control systems (advantageous)
Background in manufacturing, heavy engineering, FMCG, or production environments
Comfortable working independently on days-based maintenance activities
Why Join Us?
Join a stable, well-structured engineering department
Secure a permanent, long-term role with genuine job security
Enjoy improved work-life balance through a days-only, short working week
Work for a company that values electrical expertise and invests in its engineers