Electrical Engineer - DAY SHIFT

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

Job summary

A family-run Scottish engineering firm is looking for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to perform both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical engineering, including knowledge of PLCs and the ability to work across various systems. This role offers competitive pay, a stable working environment, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work with heavy industrial machinery.
• Physically fit for the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues including PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Knowledge of PLCs

Multiskilled flexibility

Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge

Education

Electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients established engineering team within a long-standing, family-run Scottish business. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team.

Key Details

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:20 - 15:50
• Salary: £47,400 per annum (includes flexibility allowance)
• Christmas shutdown every year
• Pension scheme and production-based bonus
• Overtime available at enhanced rates

Your 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.

About You

• Time-served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, with a willingness to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit, due to the nature of the role.