Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Aspirare Recruitment; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coatbridge, Scotland. This role offers a competitive salary of £43,381.60 per annum and excellent training opportunities. Key responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems and supporting new machinery installations. Successful candidates will have strong electrical fault-finding skills and a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.

Benefits

Competitive pay + shift allowance

Training & career development

Pension & paid holidays

Supportive, safety-first culture

Exposure to advanced automation

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with recognised Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, focusing on electrical systems.
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Deliver and improve Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines.
• Collaborate across electrical and mechanical disciplines.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Reading technical drawings

CMMS systems usage

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Glasgow, Full Time, £43,381.60 per annum. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that has seen a multi-million-pound investment. As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll benefit from excellent training and development to enhance your existing skill set, working alongside a high-calibre engineering team and other talented Electrical Maintenance Engineers.

Position Details

• Position: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
• Shifts: 4 on / 4 off continental pattern (4 days, 4 off, then 4 nights)
• Hours: 38 hours per week (42 including breaks)
• Salary: £43,381.60 per annum (£21.95 per hour)
• Holidays: 30 days
• Pension: Matched up to 6%
• Overtime: Paid at x1.5 / x2
• Life Assurance: 3x salary

Benefits

• Competitive pay + shift allowance
• Training & career development
• Pension & paid holidays
• Supportive, safety-first culture
• Exposure to advanced automation

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, focusing on electrical systems.
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Deliver and improve Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) routines.
• Diagnose and fix faults quickly to restore safe operation.
• Support installation, upgrades, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methods to boost performance and efficiency.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs and shift handovers.
• Collaborate across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Supervise contractors during maintenance or shutdowns.

Requirements

• Time-served engineer with recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in industrial environments
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Experience using CMMS systems and basic IT tools

Desirable

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience with automation, sensors, or control systems