We are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility in the East Lothian area. This is a hands‑on role within the site maintenance team, focused on minimising downtime, supporting production, and maintaining plant equipment to a high standard.
Role
* Electrical maintenance on manufacturing and plant equipment
* Fault finding on motors, drives, control panels, and automation systems
* Responding to breakdowns to keep production running
* Supporting planned preventative maintenance schedules
* Working on shutdowns, overhauls, and improvement projects
* Using maintenance systems to record work completed
* Working closely with mechanical engineers and production staff
* Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures
Qualifications
* Qualified Electrician / Electrical Engineer
* 18th Edition licensed
* Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG, timber, heavy industry, or similar environment
* Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
* Experience with PLC / automation / control systems (advantage)
* Used to working in a fast‑paced plant environment
* Able to work as part of a maintenance team
* Reliable, practical, and safety‑focused
Applicants without manufacturing / industrial maintenance experience are unlikely to be suitable.
What’s on offer
* Permanent, full‑time role
* Stable long‑term employment
* Pension scheme
* Health & wellbeing benefits
* On‑site parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Supportive engineering team
Location: East Lothian / Edinburgh area
Work location: On site
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