Electrical Maintenance Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; St Helens; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a high-performing manufacturing environment in St Helens. The role includes responding to breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and knowledge of electrical systems and PLC software. Competitive salary starting at £56,000 with benefits including overtime and bonuses.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Monthly allowance

Qualifications

• Time-served in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in a fast-paced packaging environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and execute planned maintenance.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

PLC software (Siemens S7)

Decision-making under pressure

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are working on behalf of our client to recruit an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their established Engineering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing manufacturing environment with a strong focus on quality, performance, and continuous improvement.

The role is working 4 on, 4 off. Consisting of 2 x day shifts and 2 x night shifts.

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive starting salary from £56,000, Overtime opportunities,
Annual bonus scheme, Healthcare, Pension scheme, Life assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday entitlement, Monthly allowance

Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

Responding to breakdowns, executing planned preventative maintenance, and supporting planned shutdowns

Driving continuous improvement by actively contributing to performance enhancement initiatives within the team

Collaborating closely with the Engineering Manager, Production Team Leaders, and fellow Engineers

Working as part of a three-person team responsible for maintaining operations across the Bottling/Canning Halls, Process Plant, and associated Services

Candidate Profile:

Ideally time-served with an HNC in Electrical Engineering

Experience in a packaging environment is advantageous, though not essential

Strong knowledge of electrical systems, automation, and PLC software – ideally Siemens S7

Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Comfortable making decisions independently in high-pressure situations

If you are interested in applying for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!