Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Tranent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in East Lothian. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and performing routine maintenance. The ideal candidate will be a time-served electrician with a strong background in manufacturing and excellent communication skills. This position offers a Monday to Friday day shift schedule with an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Experience working in manufacturing is preferred.
• Qualified as a time-served electrician.
• Familiar with Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical installations.
• Conduct planned routine maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Time-served Electrician

Health and Safety Legislation understanding

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Self-initiative

Education

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to either continue working within the FMCG sector, or potentially make a move into this area? If so, this opportunity might be the move for you!

My client is a leading FMCG manufacturing organisation with an impressive history and a fantastic reputation within the industries they serve. Due to a range of innovative developments and investments, they are going through an extensive period of growth. This includes new state-of-the-art manufacturing assets.

They are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their site on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in East Lothian. This is a Monday - Friday dayshift role, with an on-call rota.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Install, repair, renew, test and maintain electrical installations as required, meeting all site requirements
• Inspect, test and issue certification for electrical installations and repairs
• Carry out planned routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and corrective maintenance on site machinery
• Complete all necessary documentation and ensure it is kept up to date
• Perform isolation and de-isolation procedures in accordance with permit to work procedures
• Ensure good engineering and housekeeping practices in all work areas

The Successful Applicant:

• Ideally have experience working in Manufacturing
• Time-served Electrician
• Qualified to City & Guilds level or above
• An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
• Highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative