Electrical Maintenance Engineer

SL Engineering Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

OTE £52,000–£53,000

Day/Night shifts

Doncaster location

Job summary

SL Engineering Ltd in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and fault-find PLC controlled machinery, perform planned maintenance and support new installations.

You will work days/nights with a base pay of £20 per hour and bonuses, achieving an OTE of £52,000–£53,000 per year. The role requires a time-served electrical apprenticeship and experience in warehouse or automation settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met according to company policies.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnosis on PLC controlled machinery using drawings.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Conduct fault analysis and implement improvements to minimise downtime.
• Support installations of new electrical systems and equipment.
• Work independently and with other engineers to resolve electrical and mechanical issues.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance engineering

Working at heights

Confined spaces

Education

Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC control systems

HMIs

Variable speed drives

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

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.