Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Odin Recruitment Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Mon-Fri shift pattern

Automated manufacturing environment

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing site in Knowsley, Merseyside. The role focuses on electrical fault finding, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement to maximise OEE within a multi-skilled team.

You will maintain motors, VFDs, sensors and control panels, interpret schematics, and ensure Safety (LOTO, PTW) compliance while supporting installations and shift handovers.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Time-served electrical/ multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical bias.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) per schedule and standards.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic faults.
• Respond to breakdowns with root-cause analysis and corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, VFDs, contactors, relays and control panels.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; use them for fault diagnosis and repair.
• Perform testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning after repairs.
• Support continuous improvement to boost reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with installations, commissioning, and planned shutdowns.
• Document maintenance work accurately in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Reading electrical drawings

Proactive problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Knowsley Business Park, Prescot (L34)

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility based in Knowsley, Merseyside.

Working within a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement of high-speed manufacturing and production equipment. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong electrical fault‑finding skills, with supporting mechanical knowledge, to maximise plant availability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the site's maintenance schedule and engineering standards.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults using a systematic fault‑finding approach.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, photoelectric devices, proximity switches, safety circuits, inverters (VFDs), contactors, relays and control panels.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning following repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.
• Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, modifications and planned shutdown activities.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Participate in engineering shift handovers, communicating equipment status, outstanding issues and completed works.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Multi‑Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Proven experience maintaining manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, automation or production machinery.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and carry out systematic fault diagnosis.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced production environment.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday

• week 1: 06:00 – 14:00
• week 2: 14:00 – 22:00

No night shifts.

Salary & Benefits

• £42,000 basic salary, flexible doe
• Permanent position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to work within a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Stable business with ongoing investment in plant and equipment
• Supportive engineering team with opportunities for technical development