Electrical Engineers

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Bilston; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£43,000 per annum

Enhanced overtime after 40 hours

Permanent, full-time

Split shift pattern 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Varied engineering work

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking an Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer in Bilston to join a busy engineering team. The role involves maintaining, repairing and improving manufacturing equipment to keep production running smoothly, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The position offers permanent, full-time employment with split shifts (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm) and enhanced overtime. A strong electrical background and PLC experience are advantageous for success in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery advantageous.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Recognised electrical or engineering qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical faults on manufacturing machinery.
• Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical control systems, motors, sensors and associated equipment.
• Support the maintenance of automated machinery and production systems.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance and repairs where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise machine uptime.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and completed work.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC control systems

Mechanical maintenance

Independent worker

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bilston

Salary: £43,000 per annum (paid hourly) + enhanced overtime after 40 hours

Permanent | Full Time | Split Shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

The Opportunity

An established and growing manufacturing business based in Bilston is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join its busy engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled engineer to join a fast-paced production environment, playing a key role in maintaining, repairing and improving a range of manufacturing machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently, responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance and helping to minimise production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical faults on manufacturing machinery.
• Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical control systems, motors, sensors and associated equipment.
• Support the maintenance of automated machinery and production systems.
• Undertake mechanical maintenance and repairs where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise machine uptime.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and completed work.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.

About You

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with electrical control systems, motors, sensors and automated machinery.
• Good understanding of mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery would be advantageous.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure in a busy production environment.
• A recognised electrical or engineering qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £43,000 per annum, paid hourly.
• Enhanced overtime rates for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Split shift pattern: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturing business.
• Varied and interesting engineering work.
• Supportive working environment.