Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to perform both planned and reactive maintenance across various machinery. The role requires a Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification and a solid background in electrical systems, with a salary of £58,000 plus overtime. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic team environment focused on minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal performance of equipment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Overtime pay at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an electrical maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics.
• Background in manufacturing or heavy industry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance and fault finding on electrical systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to maintain reliability.
• Diagnose and repair issues with motors, drives, and sensors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AC/DC motors knowledge

PLC fault finding

Teamwork

Reactive maintenance

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £58,000 + overtime (time and a half, double time on Sundays)

Hours: 40 per week - rotating shifts (Mon-Thurs: 6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6, Fri: 6-11 / 11-4 / 4-9)

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, matched pension contributions up to 6%, additional holiday cover pay

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team. In this hands‑on role, you will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of machinery, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum and equipment operates at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance and fault finding on electrical systems
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to maintain reliability
• Diagnose and repair issues with motors, drives, sensors, relays, and PLCs
• Work from electrical diagrams and technical manuals
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with H&S regulations
• Collaborate with team members to deliver engineering excellence

Skills & Experience

• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• Proven track record in an electrical maintenance role
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, inverter drives, electrical schematics
• Competence in PLC fault finding and input/output systems
• Background in manufacturing or heavy industry (desirable)
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work under pressure in a team environment

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £58,000
• Overtime pay at enhanced rates
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Opportunity to join a motivated, close-knit engineering team