Electrical Engineer - DAY SHIFT

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

Job summary

A family-run Scottish business is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for day shifts (Mon-Fri). The role includes proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery, troubleshooting PLC systems, and supporting production teams. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship in electrical engineering and strong skills in reading electrical drawings. A competitive salary of £47,400 per annum is offered along with a bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Christmas shutdown every year

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, willing to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role.

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.

Skills

Ability to read electrical drawings

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of hydraulics

Multiskilled flexibility

Education

Time-served / modern 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.