Day Shift Electrical Engineer

Escape; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-standing Scottish engineering business is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for day shifts. This role involves maintaining heavy industrial machinery and ensuring uptime through proactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship in electrical engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read electrical drawings. A competitive salary and excellent work-life balance are offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime at enhanced rates

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy industrial machinery maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot engineering issues effectively.
• Willingness to perform mechanical tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Minimize downtime by quickly resolving issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and good housekeeping.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting PLC control systems

Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

Time-served/modern apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

Salary: Up To £45,000 per annum DOE

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients established engineering team within a long-standing, family-run Scottish business. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team.

Key Details:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:20 - 15:50
• Salary: £45,000 per annum (includes flexibility allowance)
• Christmas shutdown every year
• Pension scheme and production-based bonus
• Overtime available at enhanced rates

Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues, including PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and ensure timely repairs.
• Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Uphold good housekeeping practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You:

• Time-served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, with a willingness to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit, due to the nature of the role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and successful business where many employees have built long careers. If you are a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a day-shift position with a great work-life balance and competitive salary, we'd love to hear from you