Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Garston; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Garston is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves maintaining complex 3-phase and low-voltage equipment in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong electrical bias and experience in fault-finding with PLCs. The position offers competitive salary, generous vacation, and opportunities for further training and development.

Benefits

Company pension

Sick pay

Company vehicle

Opportunity for overtime

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Time-served, apprentice-trained engineer (minimum Level 3 qualification).
• Strong electrical bias; ideally multi-skilled.
• Experience with HV networks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance on complex 3-phase and low-voltage equipment.
• Work with motors, inverters, and PLCs.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Proactive maintenance

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: Up to £58,000 DOE + Overtime Available
Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights (12-hour shifts)
Holidays: 7 Weeks
Benefits: Company pension, sick pay, company vehicle, and more

Are you a hands-on, electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity in a high-paced, technically challenging environment?

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where engineers are valued, and many have stayed for over 30 years.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical maintenance on complex 3-phase and low-voltage process and production equipment

Working with motors, inverters, DC drives, PLCs, and IT-based control systems

PLC fault-finding (Siemens/Allen Bradley or similar)

Supporting automated systems including AGVs, conveyors, palletisers, cranes, compressors, chillers, and AHUs

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure minimal downtime

Participating in a rotating shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights)

What We're Looking For:

Time-served, apprentice-trained engineer (minimum Level 3 qualification)

Strong electrical bias (up to 90/10 split), but ideally multi-skilled

Hands-on, proactive approach to maintenance in a fast-paced setting

Experience with HV networks is advantageous but not essential

Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance

Opportunity for overtime

Long-term stability - we invest in our engineers and promote longevity

Supportive team environment with access to further training and development