Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dependable Electrical Maintenance Engineer for an ongoing contract in Nottingham. You will be responsible for maintaining high-duty production machinery, ensuring safety and compliance in a heavy industrial environment. Candidates must have proven experience and relevant qualifications. The role involves a rotating 3-shift pattern with approx. £37 per hour. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute to operational efficiency in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of motors, VSDs, 3-phase electrical systems, and safety relays.
• Solid fault-finding skills on industrial electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement repairs.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Understanding of motors

Knowledge of VSDs

Experience with 3-phase systems

Safety compliance focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients team on an ongoing contract basis within a demanding manufacturing environment. You will work on a rotating 3-shift pattern, carrying out maintenance on high-duty production machinery and electrical systems to minimise downtime and maintain safe, efficient operations. This role will be based just outside of Nottingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on heavy industrial plant and production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement effective, timely repairs.
• Work on motors, VSDs (Variable Speed Drives), 3-phase systems, and safety relays as part of routine maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ensure all work complies with site safety standards, regulations, and electrical legislation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in heavy industry (concrete manufacturing, aggregates, cement, quarry or similar).
• Strong understanding of motors, VSDs, 3-phase electrical systems, and safety relays.
• Solid fault-finding skills on industrial electrical equipment and PLC-based systems.
• Relevant electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently across shifts with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Contract & Pay

Ongoing contract - outside IR35

Monday to Friday - rotating 3-shift pattern (Monday-Friday (phone number removed)

Approx. £37 per hour

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job