Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Adecco; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Leeds. Responsibilities include maintaining production machinery, conducting troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds certification in Electrical Engineering and strong analytical skills, along with experience in a manufacturing setting. This is a full-time, permanent position with a continental shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical engineer or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems and PLC fault finding.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties to minimise downtime.
• Communicate unscheduled downtime and offer solutions.
• Conduct electrical tests and diagnostic checks.

Skills

Problem analysis

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds certificate in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical control systems

PLC systems

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation with a commitment to excellence in their industry, is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team and contribute to the maintenance and repair of production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform general proactive and reactive maintenance duties to minimise downtime.
• Communicate details of unscheduled downtime to the Maintenance Lead, offering solutions.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem resolution activities.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Maintain regular communication with the machine foreman and other team leaders to address any relevant issues.
• Complete routine maintenance schedules according to the maintenance plan.
• Prioritise production stoppages over daily duties.
• Install electrical components as required.
• Follow cleanliness standards and maintain a safe work environment.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in production lines, machinery, and operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation.
• Stay updated with knowledge and advancements in the field.
• Conduct electrical tests and diagnostic checks.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience)

• Time served Electrical engineer or City & Guilds certificate (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering including 17th Edition.
• Strong problem analysis and fault-finding skills, with the ability to read schematic diagrams.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Proficient in PLC fault finding.
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience)

• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Technologies

• Electrical control systems
• PLC fault finding

Working Pattern

Continental shift - 4 on 4 off

How to apply

If you are a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation, please submit your application today. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

Equality and Recruitment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• Company: (Client)
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Oct 9th 2025
• Closes: (Not specified)
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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