Electrical Maintenance Engineer

SL Engineering Consultancy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Job summary

A technical consulting firm in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe operations and perform maintenance on PLC machinery. You will have the opportunity to earn competitive pay and bonuses, with realistic earnings between £52,000 and £53,000 per year. Ideal candidates will possess strong electrical skills and experience in maintenance roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally within warehouse, FMCG, or automation environments.
• Confident in working at heights and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are always met.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnosis on PLC controlled machinery.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Conduct fault analysis and resolution to minimise downtime.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnosis skills

Independent work

Experience in maintenance engineering

Education

Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship (ONC or equivalent preferred)

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Doncaster
Pay: £20 per hour + bonuses (OTE £52,000 – £53,000 per year)
Shift Pattern: Days/Nights Mon-Thurs

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are always met, following company policies and procedures.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnosis on PLC controlled machinery using schematic drawings.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Conduct fault analysis, resolution, and improvement to minimise downtime.
• Support installations of new electrical systems and equipment.
• Work independently and alongside other engineers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues.

Skills & Qualifications

Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship (ONC or equivalent preferred)
Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally within warehouse, FMCG, or automation environments
Strong fault-finding and diagnosis skills on electrical systems
Confident in working at heights and confined spaces

Desirable (Advantageous):

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and automation control systems
• Knowledge of variable speed drives and setups
• 18th Edition qualification

Pay & Benefits

£20 per hour base rate plus bonuses
Realistic earnings: OTE £52,000 – £53,000 per year

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical skills and a proactive approach, we’d love to hear from you.