We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work within a large-scale heavy-engineering manufacturing facility. You’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, and fault-finding on a range of industrial plant and machinery, including slitting/decoiling lines, pickling lines, laser equipment, and coil recovery systems.
This is a hands-on role with a strong electrical bias, working closely alongside mechanical engineers to keep production running in a high-demand, high-output environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Install, maintain, and repair factory and process machinery
2. Fault-find on 415V, 240V, 110V, and 24V AC/DC systems
3. Interpret and follow circuit diagrams to support fault diagnosis
4. Work with PLCs to identify inputs and outputs (no programming required)
5. Troubleshoot overhead cranes, remote handsets, contactor functions, and fuses
6. Basic maintenance on DC drives and inverters (advantageous)
7. Maintain and upgrade high-bay lighting to LED systems
8. Test emergency lighting and evacuation alarms
9. Assist in circuit design and control panel builds
10. Support general site maintenance tasks (mechanical work approx. 30%)
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
11. Several years of UK-based heavy industrial maintenance experience
12. Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) in Electrical Installation or Maintenance
13. Strong electrical fault-finding and installation skills across various voltages
14. PLC familiarity for I/O identification
15. Ability to interpret complex electrical diagrams
16. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and overtime
17. Own hand tools and ability to pass a drug & alcohol screening
Desirable:
18. 18th Edition IEE Regulations
19. Experience with slitting/decoiling machinery
20. Knowledge of DC drives/inverters
21. Forklift, cherry picker, and overhead crane certification
What’s On Offer
22. Competitive hourly rate (£16.09/hour) with total earnings around £36.5k/year
23. Overtime enhancements:
24. Midweek OT × 1.2
25. Saturday OT × 1.5
26. Sunday OT × 2.0
27. 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
28. Company pension scheme (3% employer match)
29. Death in service cover and healthcare cash plan after qualifying period
30. Stable, long-term role in a specialist heavy-engineering environment
Apply now if you’re an electrically skilled maintenance engineer looking for a challenging, well-paid, and stable career in heavy engineering.