Electrical Engineer - DAY SHIFT

Escape; Erskine; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run Scottish engineering firm seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a day shift position. Responsibilities include proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of heavy industrial machinery, with a focus on electrical systems. The ideal candidate has an apprenticeship in electrical engineering and is physically fit. This role offers competitive pay, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Christmas shutdown every year

Qualifications

• Time-served or modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, and other mechanical systems.

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 minimize downtime and ensure timely repairs.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Knowledge of PLCs

Mechanical work flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Physical fitness

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in electrical engineering

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.