Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ITP; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Bradford is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves carrying out preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, problem-solving, and supporting continuous improvement. Benefits include a salary up to £55,000, 23 days holiday, and no weekend shifts. Ideal candidates will have a recognised Electrical Engineering qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Career development opportunities

No weekend shifts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production, packaging or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience working as part of a wider engineering and production team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition reporting.
• Rapid response to breakdowns and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Setting production lines to job specs and optimising equipment performance.
• Fault finding and hands-on problem solving across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement and engineering development projects.
• Playing a key role in health & safety awareness and engineering best practices.
• Assisting with installations, refurbishments, and R&D activities.

Skills

Fault-finding across 3-phase motors, drives, and inverters

PLC programming (Siemens)

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Logical troubleshooting and problem solving

Education

Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bradford

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shifts: Rotating (05:45-14:15 / 13:45-22:15, Monday to Friday)

We're working with a leading name in the UK's packaging sector, offering a fantastic opportunity for a skilled electrical bias engineer to join a fast‑paced, high‑performing team at their Bradford site.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition reporting
• Rapid response to breakdowns and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Setting production lines to job specs and optimising equipment performance
• Fault finding and hands‑on problem solving across mechanical and electrical systems
• Supporting continuous improvement and engineering development projects
• Playing a key role in health & safety awareness and engineering best practices
• Assisting with installations, refurbishments, and R&D activities

What we're looking for:

• A recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience in a production, packaging or FMCG manufacturing environment
• Strong fault‑finding abilities across 3‑phase motors, drives, and inverters
• Familiarity with PLC programming (Siemens)
• Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• A logical approach to troubleshooting and solving engineering issues
• Experience working as part of a wider engineering and production team

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Days & Afters shift
• 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Monday to Friday only — no weekends!
• Career development within a stable, well‑established business

If you're a Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking manufacturer, apply today to be considered