Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering team in Watford seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves maintaining complex electrical systems, requiring a strong electrical bias and a proactive approach to maintenance. Offering a competitive salary, generous holiday, and opportunities for overtime, this position promises long-term stability in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Sick pay

Company vehicle

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Time-served, apprentice-trained engineer with a minimum Level 3 qualification.
• Hands-on, proactive maintenance approach in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with HV networks is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance on complex 3-phase and low-voltage equipment.
• Working with motors, inverters, PLCs, and IT-based control systems.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical bias

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 qualification

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Watford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.08.2025

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03.10.2025

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Job Description:

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: Up to £58,000 DOE + Overtime Available
Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights (12-hour shifts)
Holidays: 7 Weeks
Benefits: Company pension, sick pay, company vehicle, and more

Are you a hands-on, electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity in a high-paced, technically challenging environment?

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and highly respected engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where engineers are valued, and many have stayed for over 30 years.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical maintenance on complex 3-phase and low-voltage process and production equipment

Working with motors, inverters, DC drives, PLCs, and IT-based control systems

PLC fault-finding (Siemens/Allen Bradley or similar)

Supporting automated systems including AGVs, conveyors, palletisers, cranes, compressors, chillers, and AHUs

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure minimal downtime

Participating in a rotating shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights)

What We’re Looking For:

Time-served, apprentice-trained engineer (minimum Level 3 qualification)

Strong electrical bias (up to 90/10 split), but ideally multi-skilled

Hands-on, proactive approach to maintenance in a fast-paced setting

Experience with HV networks is advantageous but not essential

Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance

Opportunity for overtime

Long-term stability – we invest in our engineers and promote longevity

Supportive team environment with access to further training and development