Electrical Maintenance Engineer

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pitman shifts

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Benefits package

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Edinburgh team. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, diagnose faults, and support improvements to maximise plant reliability and reduce downtime.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, PLC experience and the ability to work both independently and as part of a shift engineering team.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical maintenance in manufacturing, FMCG, production, or logistics.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills; PLC-driven machinery experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proactive, able to work independently or as part of a shift team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment and plant.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns, diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, control panels, sensors, PLC-controlled machinery.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS system.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

PLC experience

Electrical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £52,000 + Excellent Benefits

NT Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a business that values its people and invests in its engineering function, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment and plant.
• Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, control panels, sensors, PLC-controlled machinery and associated equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and Health & Safety legislation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's CMMS system.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and achieve operational targets.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent).
• Previous experience within an electrical maintenance role in manufacturing, FMCG, production, industrial or logistics environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a shift engineering team.

Desirable

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley or Mitsubishi PLC systems.
• Exposure to automated production or packaging equipment.
• IOSH or other Health & Safety qualifications.

What's in it for You?

• Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience.
• Pitman shifts
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance
• Excellent additional employee benefits.