Electrical Engineer

Resource Providers, Inc,; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Coventry. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, focusing on maintaining electrical systems and PLCs. You will be responsible for ensuring minimal downtime on production equipment, particularly in powder coating lines, while adhering to high health and safety standards. With competitive pay and opportunities for training and upskilling, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in electrical maintenance within a supportive and clean working environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Structure

Overtime Opportunities

Training and Upskilling

Clean Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Solid working knowledge of PLCs and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Ensure minimal downtime on production equipment.

Skills

Electrical Qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC)

PLC Fault Finding

Mechanical Awareness

Problem-Solving Mindset

Education

Recognised Electrical Qualification

Tools

PLC Systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

Job description

Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £40,000

Shift: 06:00 – 16:00 (Days)

Mainstay Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading powder coating business to recruit a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias). This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled engineer with PLC experience to join a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.



Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems across the site.
• Fault finding and minor programming of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Support with mechanical maintenance: motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and ovens.
• Ensure minimal downtime on production equipment, particularly powder coating lines.
• Record maintenance activity accurately and assist in continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and compliance.

Required Experience & Skills

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Solid working knowledge of PLCs – fault finding, resets, and programming tweaks.
• Mechanical awareness – ability to diagnose issues with moving machinery.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive maintenance approach.

Desirable (not essential)

• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Background in powder coating, painting, or finishing lines.
• Experience with automated conveyors or compressed air systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement techniques.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive pay structure with overtime opportunities.
• Training and upskilling on PLCs and coating line systems.
• Clean, well-maintained working environment.

Apply Today

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role please submit your cv for consideration