Electrical Engineer

Imperium Recruitment LTD; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Ongoing training

Job summary

Imperium Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our client's maintenance team at a busy Blackburn manufacturing site. You will maintain, fault-find, repair and improve electrical equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Working alongside electrical and mechanical teams, you will support planned maintenance, installations and modifications, while adhering to health and safety standards and keeping thorough maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance in industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems, motors and machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise equipment downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform fault-finding.
• Maintain motors, control panels, sensors, inverters and electrical systems.
• Support installation, commissioning and modification of electrical equipment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and report recurring faults.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and production teams to maximise equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery performance and reduce downtime.
• Follow safe isolation procedures and ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant electrical standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Control systems knowledge

Motors & machinery

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Electrical Engineer

MONDAY - FRIDAY DAYS 8:15 am - 17:00 pm Early Finish 1 day per week 34 Days Annual Leave

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the maintenance team at our clients busy manufacturing site in Blackburn.

Working both the electrical and mechanical teams you will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, repairing and improving electrical equipment and machinery to ensure the safe and efficient operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities for an Electrical Engineer

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise equipment downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault-finding.
• Maintain motors, control panels, sensors, inverters and electrical systems.
• PAT Testing
• Support installation, commissioning and modification of electrical equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and report recurring faults.
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and production teams to maximise equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery performance and reduce downtime.
• Follow safe isolation procedures and ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant electrical standards.

Experience and Qualification required for an Electrical Engineer

• Recognised electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an electrical maintenance role, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment. Ideally min 5 years.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of electrical control systems, motors and industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Salary and Benefits of an Electrical Engineer

• Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 17:00 pm
• Salary up to £48,200
• 34 Days Holiday
• Ongoing training