Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Verto People Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of industrial materials is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work at their Leeds production facility. You will support plant maintenance and improvement projects with a focus on electrical systems and automation. Ideal candidates should have experience with control systems, PLCs, and a strong analytical approach to fault finding. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for long-term development.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer or similar.
• Strong understanding of control panels and PLC systems.
• Must be commutable to Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults on manufacturing plant and equipment.
• Assist with R&D projects to improve production processes.
• Support both electrical and basic mechanical maintenance tasks.

Skills

Control panels

PLC systems

3-phase power

VFDs

Analytical skills

Fault-finding ability

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Control Systems Engineer required to join a global manufacturer of industrial materials and components at their Leeds production facility.

The successful Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting plant maintenance, diagnostics, and improvement projects, with a focus on electrical systems, control panels, and automation. This is a hands‑on engineering role offering long‑term development in a high‑tech, process‑driven manufacturing environment.

You’ll have a broad background in electrical engineering with experience in control systems, 3‑phase power, VFDs, and PLC‑based systems. Knowledge of high‑temperature processes or heavy industry would be advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• £38,000 – £43,000 depending on experience
• Based in Leeds
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday
• Call‑out rota (shared across the engineering team)

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults on manufacturing plant and equipment
• Assist with R&D projects to improve or re‑engineer production processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement and site development activities
• Perform hands‑on installation, assembly, and upgrade of electrical systems
• Support both electrical and basic mechanical maintenance tasks

Requirements

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Controls Engineer or similar
• Strong understanding of control panels, PLCs, motors, VFDs, 3‑phase and single‑phase systems
• Apprentice trained with HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Strong analytical and fault‑finding ability
• Must be commutable to Leeds