Electrical Engineer - Days

Manpower UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a manufacturing site in the East Midlands. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining electrical equipment, improving machinery reliability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

You will carry out electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and upgrades, plan maintenance using CMMS, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification and PLC experience are required.

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell knowledge advantageous.
• Familiarity with CMMS, electrical drawings and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, installations and modifications on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Maintain and improve PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, motors and electrical equipment.
• Plan equipment upgrades and replacement of obsolete systems to improve reliability and performance.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes using a CMMS.
• Produce and update electrical drawings, PLC programmes and control documentation.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning and improvement projects.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure compliance with electrical safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and promote safety and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC control systems

Root cause analysis

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Time-served Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

CMMS

Electrical drawings

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining electrical equipment, improving machinery reliability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

You will play a key role in electrical fault-finding, equipment upgrades and maintenance planning, ensuring plant and machinery operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, installations and modifications on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
• Maintain and improve PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, motors and associated electrical equipment.
• Plan equipment upgrades and replacement of obsolete systems to improve reliability and performance.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Produce and update electrical drawings, PLC programmes and control documentation.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning and engineering improvement projects.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure compliance with electrical safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and promote a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

About You

• Time-served Electrical Engineering Apprentice or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of BS 7671, the Electricity at Work Regulations and safe isolation procedures.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell knowledge would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, electrical drawings and systematic fault-finding.
• A proactive, methodical approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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