Electrical Maintenance Engineer

TechNichols Resourcing; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A global heavy plant manufacturing company based in East Yorkshire is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves proactive maintenance, electrical repairs, and opportunities for training in PLC and robotics. Ideal candidates should have a background in industrial environments and a keen attitude towards learning and development.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or hold Electrical Engineering qualifications at Level 3 or above.
• Experience in reactive and PPM electrical maintenance within industrial/heavy manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting heavy equipment and machinery including conveyors and robotics machinery.
• Providing reactive maintenance, attending to breakdowns, and restoring production lines swiftly.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Reactive maintenance

Electrical motors

VSD drives

Proactive attitude

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualifications

Job description

(JB110) Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: East Yorkshire

Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician

Salary: £49,000 - £51,000 per annum plus overtime

Hours: 4 on 4 off – 2 Days followed by 2 Nights

Location: Brough - Commutable from Howden, Hull, Selby, Goole, Doncaster, Brough, York, Market Weighton, Driffield, Knottingley and surrounding areas

This global heavy plant manufacturing company offers genuinely challenging and rewarding careers for their Engineers. They are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician who wants to be part of an established, loyal, and successful team.

If you’re after a role with opportunities to develop your electrical skills and progress, involving reactive repairs, PPM, installations, and improvement projects, then this job is for you!

The site is self-sufficient, not relying on outside contractors for most projects, so maintenance teams are involved in the full lifecycle of work. They also provide training and up-skilling, e.g., FANUC Robotics, PLC fault finding, and programming, ideally with some advanced skills already.

This is a shift-based role - 4 on 4 off - 2 Days followed by 2 Nights - ideally suited for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Electrician with experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments. The ability to work effectively within a skilled team is essential!

Responsibilities

• Supporting heavy equipment and machinery including conveyors, mixing, and robotics machinery.
• Working through planned preventative maintenance, project work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing reactive maintenance, attending to breakdowns, and restoring production lines swiftly.
• Dealing with VSD Drives and PLCs.

Requirements

• Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or hold Electrical Engineering qualifications at Level 3 or above.
• Experience in reactive and PPM electrical maintenance within industrial/heavy manufacturing settings.
• PLC fault finding skills; PLC programming experience is a plus. Experience with VSD drives is beneficial.
• Siemens PLC experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical motors and pneumatics.
• Willingness to learn and develop further, sharing knowledge with the team.
• Proactive, friendly attitude towards work.
• Good knowledge of health & safety standards and practices.