Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Aspion; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Coventry seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for night shifts. You will be responsible for delivering preventative maintenance and swiftly responding to breakdowns on automated equipment. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, at least 2 years of fault-finding experience, and knowledge of PLCs and control systems. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to safety and staff development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Company bonus scheme

Mental health support

On-site wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years strong electrical fault-finding experience.
• Hands-on experience with automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly.
• Investigate root causes and implement fixes.
• Uphold site safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC experience

Control systems maintenance

Safety standards adherence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition (desired)

Tools

SCADA

HMIs

Inverters/VSDs

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Nights Shifts – £36,000 - £40,000 – Coventry – 6:00 pm – 6:00 am 3 on / 3 off

Business

Aspion Search is partnering with a well‑established food manufacturer in Coventry to maximise uptime and drive continuous improvement across a highly automated site.

Rapidly expanding UK operations focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Part of an international group offering long‑term stability and clear progression.

Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development.

Excellent working environment and collaborative team culture.

Role

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will deliver preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns on a wide range of automated equipment, with a strong focus on electrical fault‑finding, controls and drives.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Investigate root causes and implement robust, long‑term fixes.
• Maintain and improve control systems (PLCs, HMIs, VSDs / inverters, sensors, safety circuits).
• Complete planned maintenance and statutory checks to schedule.
• Uphold site safety, hygiene and quality standards at all times.
• Collaborate with operations, escalating unresolved issues where needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (e.g. C&G, HNC); multiskilled mechanically is a plus.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding in fast‑paced, automated environments (2+ years).
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs / HMIs, inverters / VSDs, servo motors, control panels, sensors, and safety circuits.
• 18th Edition (desired).
• Exposure to SCADA and basic instrumentation / pneumatics (desired).
• HACCP Level 2 / 3, IOSH or NEBOSH (desired).
• Food industry experience (desired).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension (Employee 3% / Employer 5% after 3 months).
• Company bonus scheme.
• Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources.
• On‑site wellbeing initiatives and year‑round engagement activities.

If this sounds like you, I’d love to speak.

Contact: Adele Lewis Call: (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) Email: (url removed)