Electrical Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a large, 24/7 recycling and processing operation. The role offers £48,000–£50,000 plus enhanced overtime, with a 4-on-4-off pattern (days and nights) and strong benefits.

You will perform PPMs, fault-finding on motors, drives, PLC/SCADA basics, and work with mechanical colleagues to keep high-capacity plant running safely.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 18th Edition desirable.
• Experience in industrial electrical, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments.
• Basic understanding of PLC inputs/outputs and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response on processing lines.
• Fault-find and repair AC/DC motors, VSDs, actuators, switchgear and safety circuits.
• Perform basic PLC/SCADA fault-finding (inputs/outputs, signals, resets).
• Maintain heavy processing machinery including conveyors, hoppers, crushers, mills and pumps.
• Support electrical isolations, testing, inspections and small installations.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams to minimize downtime and keep plant running.

Skills

PLC knowledge

SCADA familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi drives

Siemens drives

Danfoss drives

Job description

Ready to secure a £50k+ engineering role with 4-on-4-off balance and huge time off?

If you are an Electrically-Biased Engineer and want a secure, well-paid position working alongside a large, supportive team, this is the role for you.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

(Commutable from Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Buxton & Surrounding Areas)

£48,000 - £50,000 + Enhanced Overtime + Strong Benefits

4-on-4-Off Pattern (days + nights)

Join a market-leading UK recycling and processing specialist operating high-volume, 24-hour industrial facilities across the country. They offer exceptional job security, continuous investment, and a hands-on environment for engineers who prefer heavy industrial kit over cleanrooms.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response across continuous processing lines, heavy bulk-handling equipment, and environmental plant.
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and repairs on AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, actuators, switchgear, and safety control circuits.
• Perform basic PLC and SCADA fault-finding (reading inputs/outputs, basic signal checking, and reset functions-no complex programming required).
• Maintain and service heavy processing machinery: screw conveyors, hoppers, crushers, mills, motor-driven presses, continuous cookers, dryers, coolers, screening equipment, filters, pumps, and pipework.
• Support electrical isolations, testing, inspection, and small installation projects in line with Safe Working Procedures.
• Work closely with mechanical colleagues to minimize downtime and keep high-capacity plant operating efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Electrical Qualification (Essential): Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent C&G / ONC). 18th Edition is desirable.
• Technical Experience: Practical electrical background in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, heavy processing, or heavy engineering environments (Domestic-only experience Will not be suitable).
• PLC Knowledge: Basic understanding of PLC inputs/outputs and SCADA systems (Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Danfoss drive experience is a bonus).

Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK.

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