Electrical Maintenance Engineer

XCL Management Global Recruitment; Hyde; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves duties such as performing planned preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should hold a recognized Electrical Engineering qualification and have strong expertise in electrical systems. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, aiming for candidates who want to contribute to business growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for overtime

Early finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification essential.
• Strong experience with industrial machinery and electrical issues.
• Familiar with PPM systems and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly.
• Support with machine installations and upgrades.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Preventative maintenance (PPM)

Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase systems

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or equivalent)

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our busy manufacturing team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing production machinery — including injection moulding machines, assembly machines, and conveyor systems — to ensure smooth and reliable operation across all shifts.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll perform preventative maintenance (PPM), handle breakdowns, and carry out electrical fault finding and installations within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all plant and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Carry out fault finding on control panels, sensors, motors, and PLC interfaces.
• Install and maintain single-phase and three-phase electrical systems safely and to standard.
• Support with machine installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure maximum equipment availability.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure compliance with health, safety, and electrical standards.

Job Requirements

• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or equivalent).
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) essential.
• Proven experience working on injection moulding machines, assembly machinery, and conveyors.
• Strong experience with fault finding and diagnosing electrical issues on industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Familiar with PPM systems and confident working independently on shift.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, isolation, and safe systems of work.

Working Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 1:30pm / 1:30pm – 9:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm / 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where they are always looking at investing further within the people and machinery. They offer a competitive salary with early finishes on the Fridays with the possibility of working over time should the need arise. They are looking for someone who will be a long standing team member and will be apart of the growth of the business.

For more information on this position please contact our Huddersfield office