Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Nottingham. This role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess an Electrical NVQ Level 3 and experience with large machinery. Benefits include an ongoing contract with opportunities for overtime. The role requires a proactive approach to safety and ability to work effectively in shifts.

Benefits

Ongoing, long-term contract

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong industrial electrical experience and confidence working with large machinery.
• Ability to fault find, diagnose, and repair electrical issues independently.
• Competent with technical documentation and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Fault-finding and repair within control panels and electrical circuits.
• Supporting shift handovers and assisting during breakdowns.

Skills

Strong industrial electrical experience

Ability to fault find

Excellent spoken English

Proactive safety-focused attitude

Education

Electrical NVQ Level 3

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We’re seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an industrial manufacturing site, working across a 3‑shift rotation (days, afternoons, nights). You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of machinery used in the production of concrete slabs, through both reactive and planned maintenance.

• Performing planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and production machinery.
• Fault‑finding and repair within control panels and electrical circuits.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Adhering strictly to all Health & Safety and PPE requirements on site.
• Supporting shift handovers and assisting during breakdowns or urgent maintenance.
• Occasionally working weekends (Saturday or Sunday, day shift) as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Electrical NVQ Level 3 (or UK‑recognised equivalent).
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (18th preferred).
• Strong industrial electrical experience and confidence working with large machinery.
• Ability to fault find, diagnose, and repair electrical issues independently.
• Competent with technical documentation and drawings.
• Excellent spoken English and a proactive, safety‑focused attitude.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and flexible with working hours.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Based within a reasonable distance to location.

Desirable Skills:

• PLC fault‑finding or programming knowledge.
• Additional electrical or mechanical qualifications.
• Experience within industrial manufacturing or similar heavy engineering environments.
• Strong team player with good communication and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits include:

• Ongoing, long‑term contract
• Overtime opportunities

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!