Electrical Maintenance Engineer

E3recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer near Cannock, UK. The role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 – £54,000 with bonuses, excellent training programs, and a strong pension scheme. Responsibilities include proactive maintenance and supporting manufacturing standards. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and relevant experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Premium overtime pay

20% pension

33 days holiday

Private healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 3 in Engineering.
• Experience in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Apprenticeship-trained is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Execute PPM schedules and respond to breakdowns.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Planned and reactive electrical maintenance

Fault finding and repair

Strong troubleshooting skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or BTEC Level 3 with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A role that prioritises your development and rewards, offering premium overtime, a market-leading 20% pension, 33 days holiday, and a modern, fully equipped engineering site designed for high performance near Penkridge. With accredited cross-skilling, continuous upskilling, and clear career progression pathways, this position delivers long-term stability, standout benefits, and exceptional earning potential.

What’s on offer as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Basic Salary: £50,000 – £54,000 + bonus + premium overtime (x1.5, x2), OTE in excess of £65k per annum
• Training & Development: Commitment to a focused training and development programme, including mechanical cross-skilling for those who want it, leadership training and opportunities, specialist PLC training, continuous improvement training, etc. If it helps you progress as an engineer, they will support it where possible
• Pension up to 20%
• 33 days holiday
• Private healthcare scheme
• Prime site location near Penkridge with excellent transport links
• 4 on 4 off working pattern – days/nights

Role & Responsibilities as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Deliver plant-wide proactive and reactive electrical maintenance to ensure optimum factory performance
• Execute PPM schedules and respond effectively to breakdowns as part of the maintenance team
• Fault-find and repair key electrical systems including PLCs, motors, drives, and control panels
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to support world-class manufacturing standards

What do you require to apply as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 (or higher) with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• Apprenticeship trained in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline, or experience as a Multi‑Skilled Engineer
• Strong background in planned and reactive electrical maintenance within manufacturing

To apply for the Electrical Engineering position, please click “Apply Now” and attach your most up to date CV. Alternatively, please contact Joe Quartley at E3 Recruitment for more information.