Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Omega; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 55,100 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Omega, a leading UK manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its state-of-the-art facility in the Crewe postcode area. You will support production by carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a varied manufacturing plant, diagnosing faults to minimise downtime and ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role offers a £55,100 base with 4 on/4 off continental shifts, OTE up to £60k with premium overtime, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, life

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments with fault finding and maintenance.
• Electrical engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds) preferred.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations preferred.
• Experience with PLC fault finding and diagnostics beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding and repairs on production equipment
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive maintenance and breakdown response
• Liaising with production and engineering teams
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Maintenance experience

PLC fault finding

VSD knowledge

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds Electrical Qualifications

18th Edition

Tools

PLC systems

VSDs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

• Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• Job Location: Crewe area, Staffordshire, Cheshire border
• Job Reward: £55,100 + Premium Overtime + Excellent Benefits OTE up to £60k
• Continental Shifts | 4 on 4 off Days & Nights
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Industry and client: Manufacturing, instantly recognisable PLC market leader in manufacturing

Are you an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a well-paid role with long-term security, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression?

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer investing heavily in its engineering function and is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its established maintenance team at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Crewe postcode area. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers from manufacturing, FMCG, food, packaging, building products, automotive, process, heavy engineering, plastics, chemical or industrial production environments who enjoy fault finding, problem-solving and working on modern production equipment.

Location & Commutable Areas

The site is easily commutable from:

Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Nantwich, Congleton, Leek, Stafford, Stone, Market Drayton, Winsford, Northwich, Macclesfield, Uttoxeter, Alsager, Sandbach, Middlewich, Kidsgrove, Audley, Holmes Chapel, Whitchurch, Telford, and surrounding areas.

The Role – Electrical Maintenance Engineer

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will support production by carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across a varied manufacturing plant.

You will diagnose faults, minimise downtime and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Role Duties include Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical fault finding and repairs on production machinery
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive maintenance and breakdown response
• Working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Assisting with equipment upgrades and reliability improvements
• Liaising effectively with production and engineering teams

Role Requirements – Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Applications are welcomed from electrically qualified engineers with experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

You may hold:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering
• City & Guilds Electrical Qualifications
• 18th Edition preferred

Experience of the following would be advantageous:

• PLC fault finding and diagnostics
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Industrial electrical systems
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Mechanical maintenance and fitting
• Continuous process or high-volume manufacturing environments

What's on Offer? Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• £55,100 annual salary including shift allowance
• Continental shift pattern (4 on / 4 off)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Candidates currently working as Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Bias Shift Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer, Electrical Technician, Manufacturing Electrical Engineer, Production Engineer, or Service Engineer are encouraged to apply.