Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Leicester. This role involves maintaining large-scale manufacturing equipment with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Candidates should have an electrical qualification and experience in manufacturing. Attractive benefits include premium overtime rates and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Premium overtime rates

Opportunity to join a large, secure organization

Training and development programs

Internal skill development

Qualifications

• Electrical Maintenance Engineer role requiring a strong electrical background.
• Must have manufacturing experience preferably in specific sectors.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and PLCs is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform both planned and reactive maintenance on large-scale equipment.
• Work in a 4 on 4 off shift pattern involving both day and night shifts.

Skills

Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer

Electrical qualification essential

Manufacturing experience preferred

Experience with electrical systems

Background in manufacturing or heavy industry

Experience with PLCs

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Leicester

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Shifts: 4 on 4 off days and nights (12 hour shifts)

Our client is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their busy factory. As a market leader across the UK, they offer an attractive package for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience and hold an engineering qualification. The role involves working on large-scale manufacturing equipment, performing planned and reactive maintenance.

Skills required for Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer
• Electrical qualification essential
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with electrical systems: single and 3-phase, motors, relays, drives, sensors
• Background in manufacturing, heavy industry, industrial, or FMCG/food sectors
• Experience with PLCs

Benefits of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role:

• Premium overtime rates
• Opportunity to join a large, secure organization
• Training and development programs
• Internal skill development
• 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern

If interested and qualified, please apply at the bottom of this advert.

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