Electrical Maintenance Engineer

JCB North America; Rocester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday

Company pension

Onsite gym

In‑house doctor and dentist

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

JCB is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for 4 on/4 off shifts on a mix of days and nights at its UK site. The role offers an average OTE of £55,000–£60,000, including overtime and shift premiums. You will join a world‑class team delivering maintenance on manufacturing equipment and opportunities for international travel.

We invest in technology and people, providing excellent training with a clear path to senior roles, and a supportive, family‑run environment with global reach.

Qualifications

• Completed Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent live maintenance experience.
• HNC qualification (or equivalent) preferred for progression.
• Experience with PLC control systems and electrical schematics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults across automated equipment.
• Maintain and optimise a wide range of advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Travel opportunities may arise as part of a global team.

Skills

Electrical bias

Live equipment experience

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

HNC qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Electrical drawings

Low voltage fault finding

Job description

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The Opportunity - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

About the role

We're now hiring for 4 on 4 off shifts on a mix of days and nights which attracts an average OTE of £55,000-£60,000 *inclusive of typical overtime and shift premiums. At JCB, people and products go hand in hand. Behind every world‑class machine is a team of talented engineers and makers. For over 80 years, we've led the way in mechanical innovation and with our latest hydrogen‑powered machines, we're continuing to shape the future. As a family‑run business with global reach, we're proud of our heritage and excited about what's ahead. Join us and be part of that journey.

What does this role involve day to day?

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll work with cutting-on technology to keep our manufacturing operations running at peak performance. From troubleshooting and problem‑solving to driving continuous improvement, your role will be hands‑on and varied. You'll maintain and optimise a wide range of advanced equipment. Some of our machinery is so specialised that your expertise may even be called upon internationally, offering exciting opportunities to travel as part of a global team. We've invested heavily in both technology and people. That means you'll have access to excellent training and development opportunities, with a clear path to progress into more senior roles. Whether you see your future in leadership, a different department, or even a different country, JCB is a place where careers grow.

This will be suited to you if...

• You have an electrical bias and experience working with live equipment.
• You've completed an Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship and hold an HNC qualification (or equivalent experience in a live maintenance environment).
• You're enthusiastic about learning and excited to work with the latest technology.
• You're passionate about how things work and how to make them better, this mindset is just as important to us as your qualifications.

We're particularly looking for engineers with knowledge in the following areas

• Automated systems and equipment (Shotblasts, paint plants, overhead conveyors, assembly lines)
• Electrical and schematic drawings
• Low voltage fault finding
• CNC boards, wiring, and control panels
• PLC control systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• PLC data handling and backups
• Safe working with single/three-phase and low voltage (12/24v) systems
• AC/DC motors and inverter control
• Electrical safety circuits and components (power supplies, drives, transformers)
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and schematics

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team's interview followed by an in‑person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What's in it for you?

At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in‑house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.

• competitive salary
• 33 days' holiday
• access to our company pension
• onsite gym
• in‑house doctor and dentist
• ULEV car scheme
• JCB Rewards Hub, which gives discounts with high street retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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