Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime

Strong benefits

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The role focuses on maintenance across high-volume processing lines, with a 4-on-4-off pattern (days + nights) and a salary in the £48k–£50k range, plus enhanced overtime and strong benefits.

You will fault-find electrical systems, support safety circuits, and coordinate with mechanical colleagues to minimise downtime in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification (Essential): NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (18th Edition desirable).
• Technical experience in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or heavy engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response across continuous processing lines and heavy equipment.
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and repairs on AC/DC motors, VSDs, actuators, switchgear and safety circuits.
• Perform basic PLC and SCADA fault-finding (reading I/Os, basic signal checks, resets).
• Maintain and service heavy processing machinery: conveyors, hoppers, crushers, mills, presses, cookers, dryers, filters and pumps.
• Support electrical isolations, testing, inspections and small installation projects per Safe Working Procedures.
• Collaborate with mechanical team to minimize downtime and keep plant running efficiently.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Siemens PLC

Danfoss drives

Job description

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. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.