Day-Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer — PLC & Machinery

Escape; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run Scottish business is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for day shifts (Mon-Fri). The role includes proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery, troubleshooting PLC systems, and supporting production teams. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship in electrical engineering and strong skills in reading electrical drawings. A competitive salary of £47,400 per annum is offered along with a bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Christmas shutdown every year

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, willing to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role.

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.

Skills

Ability to read electrical drawings

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of hydraulics

Multiskilled flexibility

Education

Time-served / modern apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

A family-run Scottish business is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for day shifts (Mon-Fri). The role includes proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery, troubleshooting PLC systems, and supporting production teams. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship in electrical engineering and strong skills in reading electrical drawings. A competitive salary of £47,400 per annum is offered along with a bonus and pension scheme.