Electrical maintenance engineer

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing group in Ibstock is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves conducting plant-wide electrical maintenance, fault finding, and working with high-value capital machinery. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and experience with 415v systems. This position offers a competitive salary with excellent overtime opportunities and training in PLCs and robotics.

Benefits

2,000 Bonus

10% Pension

Extensive Training

Stable Employment

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance and control panels.
• Proven ability to work on industrial electrical systems.
• Proactive attitude towards training and development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant-wide electrical maintenance.
• Perform electrical fault finding on various equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings accurately.

Skills

Fault finding on electrical equipment

Experience with 415v systems

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings

Basic PLC knowledge

Flexibility for overtime

Education

NVQ Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - £52,000 + £2,000 Bonus (OTE £55,000-£60,000) - Ibstock, Leicestershire (LE67). 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights, 12-hour shifts) // 5 on 5 off 4 on 4 off 4 on 5 off (Days & Nights, 12 hour shifts) - 10% Pension + Overtime (1.5x, Double on Sundays) + 23 Shifts Holiday.

About the client

ATA are proud to support one of the UK's largest manufacturing groups, operating 36 sites nationwide, employing over 2,100 people, and generating £450m in revenue annually. This site is one of the newest and most profitable within the group, benefitting from significant recent investment and long-term stability, with quarry resources guaranteed for over 80 years. With strong retention, excellent benefits, and major training opportunities - including PLC and robotics - the business offers a fantastic environment for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for both security and technical growth.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out plant-wide electrical maintenance across hoppers, mixers, conveyors, kilns, silos, packaging machinery, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Electrical fault finding on motors, inverters, relays, solenoids, and safety circuits.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Wiring, testing, and assembling electrical components safely and effectively.
• Basic PLC fault finding and using IO screens, with training provided on Siemens S7 TIA Portal.
• Supporting minor mechanical tasks (changing bearings, belts, pulleys) when required.
• Working with PPMs issued via tablet, ensuring compliance and accurate records.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects and supporting installation of new equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who thrives in fast-paced, large-scale environments and wants exposure to high-value capital machinery.

What the client is looking for

• A recognised NVQ Level 3 Qualification.
• Experience working with 415v systems, control panels, and industrial electrical systems.
• Proven ability to fault find on electrical equipment using multimeters and drawings.
• Some knowledge of PLCs - basic fault finding as a minimum (full training provided).
• Flexibility for overtime and a proactive attitude toward training and development.
• Open to candidates from industrial, forces, or manufacturing backgrounds.

The right Electrical Maintenance Engineer will enjoy continuous upskilling opportunities, including robotics and PLC programming, while working within a varied and supportive engineering team.

Why you should apply

• Excellent salary with realistic OTE £56-58k through overtime and bonus.
• Secure future with long-term resources and investment in new technology.
• Extensive training provided on PLCs, robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Stable employer with great retention and a positive, supportive culture.

If you think you're the right Electrical Maintenance Engineer for this opportunity, apply today or contact [e-mail] or call Faisal on 07788 365