Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in Kidlington is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work on automation and robotics projects. The role offers comprehensive training in PLCs and robotics, competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000, and opportunities for progression within a collaborative engineering team. Ideal candidates will have an electrical maintenance background and a desire to learn new systems.

Benefits

Specialist training

Overtime pay

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance background in facilities or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in electrical fault-finding and controls.
• Strong interest in robotics, PLCs, and automation technology.

Responsibilities

• Training and development into robotics, PLCs, and automation.
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of automated equipment.
• Work on continuous improvement projects and robotic fault-finding.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Robotics

PLCs

Automation technology

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer — £45,000 - £50,000 + Specialist Training + Overtime (1.5x Sat, 2x Sun) + Progression
Kidlington, Oxfordshire (Commutable from Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon)

Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to progress into robotics and automation? Do you want a hands-on role with full training on robotic systems, PLCs, and cutting-edge automation projects?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into the world of robotics with a growing engineering company investing heavily in automation.

This company has recently grown into multiple locations. With a strong reputation, a collaborative team of engineers, and a commitment to investing in automation, they are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their specialist team.

In this role, you\'ll move beyond traditional maintenance work and get involved in automation projects, robotic fault-finding, commissioning new equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is ideal for an electrically biased engineer from a maintenance background who is motivated to develop new skills in robotics, PLCs, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Training and development into robotics, PLCs, and automation (Fanuc, ABB)
• Support installation, commissioning, and optimisation of automated equipment
• Work on CI projects and robotic fault-finding
• Full sector-specific training into injection moulding

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance background (facilities or manufacturing)
• Hands-on experience in electrical fault-finding and controls
• Strong interest in robotics, PLCs, and automation technology
• Practical, solutions-focused, and eager to learn new systems

Reference Number: BBBH262254

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.