Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Aqumen Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment is assisting a Huddersfield-based manufacturer to recruit an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer. This permanent, full-time role is 75% electrical and 25% mechanical, with a salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum.

The engineer will work on a range of specialist industrial equipment, perform fault-finding, and carry out planned maintenance to keep the production line running smoothly. Hours are 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in electrical engineering.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Previous experience in an electrically biased maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills on three-phase systems, motors, drives and controls.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault-finding: Diagnosing and repairing faults on three-phase systems, motors, drives, inverters and control panels.
• Keeping production moving: Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime.
• Planned maintenance: Carrying out PPM activities to improve equipment reliability.
• PLC troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving faults on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Mechanical support: Working on pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors and related equipment.
• Continuous improvement: Finding smarter ways to prevent recurring faults and improve performance.
• Safety first: Ensuring all maintenance activities meet electrical safety and site compliance standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Three-phase systems

Reading electrical drawings

PLC troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in electrical engineering

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - £40,000-£45,000

Huddersfield (HD2) | Permanent | Full-Time

75% Electrical | 25% Mechanical

Hours of work - Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.30

Are you a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer who thrives on solving problems, tackling breakdowns and keeping production moving?

Aqumen Recruitment is working with our client, an established and successful specialist manufacturer based in Huddersfield, to recruit a skilled and proactive Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy industrial manufacturing environment where no two days are the same. You'll work with a wide range of specialist machinery, put your fault-finding skills to the test and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.

If you're electrically strong, mechanically capable and enjoy getting stuck into a challenge, we want to hear from you!

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time position
• Established manufacturing environment
• Varied engineering role - 75% electrical / 25% mechanical
• Opportunity to work with specialist industrial equipment
• A chance to make a genuine impact on plant reliability and performance

What Will You Be Doing?

You’ll be at the heart of the engineering operation, ensuring machinery and equipment remain safe, reliable and productive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Electrical fault-finding: Diagnosing and repairing faults on three-phase systems, motors, drives, inverters and control panels.
• Keeping production moving: Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime.
• Planned maintenance: Carrying out PPM activities to improve equipment reliability.
• PLC troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving faults on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Mechanical support: Working on pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors and associated equipment.
• Continuous improvement: Finding smarter ways to prevent recurring faults and improve performance.
• Safety first: Ensuring all maintenance activities meet electrical safety and site compliance standards.

What Are We Looking For?

We're looking for a practical engineer with strong electrical knowledge, a problem-solving mindset and the confidence to take ownership of maintenance challenges.

You'll need:

• A recognised electrical engineering qualification - NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Previous experience in an electrically biased maintenance role within manufacturing or an industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across three-phase electrical systems, motors, drives and controls.
• The ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Good mechanical maintenance skills and a willingness to get hands-on.
• A proactive approach to safety, maintenance and minimising downtime.

Even better if you have:

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing.
• PLC fault-finding experience (Siemens or Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with pumps, process equipment or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics or high-current electrical systems.

Ready for Your Next Engineering Challenge?

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent role offering variety, technical challenges and a salary of £40,000-£45,000, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Don't just fix machines – help keep an entire manufacturing operation moving!