Day Shift Electrical Engineer in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Clydebank is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to perform proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will possess a modern apprenticeship in electrical engineering and have strong skills in reading electrical drawings and troubleshooting issues. This day-shift position offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment for career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance.
• Ability to work on heavy industrial machinery.
• Willingness to perform mechanical tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to reduce downtime.
• Work across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings

Knowledge of PLCs

Mechanical drive systems

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Education

Time-served modern apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (Mon‑Fri)

Salary: £45,000 per annum (includes flexibility allowance)

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:20‑15:50
• 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.

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