Electrical Maintenance Engineer

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Training and development opportunities

Stable long-term employment

Manufacturing industry opportunity

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing in Larkhall is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will perform planned maintenance and reactive support on electrical systems to keep production running smoothly and safely.

You will diagnose faults on motors, drives, PLC equipment and sensors while participating in continuous improvement initiatives and training apprentices. This is a stability-focused role with long-term development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a time-served electrical maintenance engineer.
• Electrical bias with 17th or 18th Edition qualification.
• Manufacturing/industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills required.
• Proactive approach with excellent communication skills.
• Hydraulic experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns; diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Support continuous improvement to improve plant reliability.
• Work on motors, drives, control panels, sensors and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate during shift handovers.
• Support apprentices and production teams to minimise downtime; ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive approach

Hydraulic experience

Education

17th/18th Edition

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Larkhall
Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts (12-hour shifts) or Days/Backs/Nights
Competitive salary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturer in Larkhall to recruit an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased maintenance engineer looking to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll play a key role in maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime and driving continuous improvement.

Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you'll carry out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support, ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing electrical faults.
• Support continuous improvement activities to improve plant reliability.
• Work on motors, drives, control panels, sensors and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate effectively during shift handovers.
• Support apprentices and work alongside production teams to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer.
• Electrical bias with 17th or 18th Edition qualification.
• Previous manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach with excellent communication skills.
• Hydraulic experience would be advantageous.

Shift Patterns

Continental Shift Pattern (12-hour shifts)

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday
• Rotating between:
  • 6:00am – 6:00pm (2 weeks)
  • 6:00pm – 6:00am (2 weeks)

Weekly rotating shifts:

• 6:00am – 2:00pm
• 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 6:00am

Package

• Competitive - depending on shift pattern
• Company pension
• Training and development opportunities
• Stable long-term employment
• Opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business