Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Bradnop; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift

Permanent, full-time role

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to wide range of machinery

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd in Bradnop, Staffordshire, is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role in a busy manufacturing site. You will service and repair production machinery, perform preventative maintenance and support site reliability initiatives.

The role requires fault-finding on PLC-controlled equipment, working a 4 on 4 off days/Nights shift, and close collaboration with production teams to minimise downtime and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have prior maintenance engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must hold a recognised electrical engineering qualification.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Comfortable working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults across production equipment.
• Fault finding on PLC-controlled machinery, motors, drives, sensors and control systems.
• Maintaining and repairing conveyors, automated machinery and associated production equipment.
• Responding efficiently to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects to improve machinery reliability and efficiency.
• Working closely with production teams to ensure equipment operates safely and effectively.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Recognised electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bradnop, Staffordshire

Salary: £57,000 per annum

Shift: 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights

Job Role: Permanent

Sector: Manufacturing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Bradnop, Staffordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment, working with a wide range of production machinery and automated equipment. The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring machinery reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.


• Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults across production equipment.


• Fault finding on PLC-controlled machinery, motors, drives, sensors and control systems.


• Maintaining and repairing conveyors, automated machinery and associated production equipment.


• Responding efficiently to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.


• Supporting continuous improvement projects to improve machinery reliability and efficiency.


• Working closely with production teams to ensure equipment operates safely and effectively.


• Completing maintenance documentation and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Must have previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Must hold a recognised electrical engineering qualification.


• Must have strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.


• Must be comfortable working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.

Requirements

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer with good mechanical knowledge.


• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery.


• Strong understanding of electrical systems, motors, inverters, sensors and control panels.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.


• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.


• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience fault finding on PLC systems, including Siemens or Allen Bradley.


• Experience working with automated manufacturing or processing equipment.


• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical drive systems.


• Experience supporting continuous improvement and machinery upgrades.


• Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• £57,000 annual salary.


• 4 on 4 off shift pattern.


• Permanent, full-time position.


• Opportunity to work within an established manufacturing business.


• Exposure to a wide range of industrial machinery and automated equipment.


• Opportunities for further technical development and progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment where your technical skills and experience will be highly valued.