Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Latitude Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Poole is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will perform electrical maintenance, install new equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation, strong fault-finding skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment. A competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 is offered alongside benefits including a pension and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong competence in safe isolation, routine fault finding, and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Ability to work independently and deliver solutions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on production equipment.
• Install, modify and commission new manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate fault reports and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Safe Isolation

Fault Finding

Interpreting Electrical Schematics

Prioritisation

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLC Systems

Electrical Panels

Control Systems

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company based in Poole.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on production equipment and site systems.
• Install, modify and commission new manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with electrical and safety standards.
• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical panels, control gear, isolators, and low-voltage systems.
• Build and modify electrical distribution boxes and control panels to support machinery upgrades.
• Perform fault finding and repairs on electrical and electronic components, including PLC-controlled equipment.
• Carry out isolations, safety checks, and electrical repairs in line with site procedures and regulations.
• Maintain accurate fault reports, maintenance records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities that are within your capabilities as the Company may from time-to-time require.
• Comply with company QSHE policies and procedures as well as any other QSHE requirements of the role.

Ideal Experience

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Proven industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong competence in safe isolation, routine fault finding, and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Experience working with electrical panels, distribution boards, and control systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver solutions under pressure.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLC systems and electronics
• Experience working with extruders
• Forklift licence would be advantageous.

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000

Hours

Monday to Friday 7.00am - 3.30pm

Benefits

• Pension
• Personal Development Opportunities

If you could be interested in this fantastic Electrical Maintenance Engineer opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further