Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Wensley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Health & Safety bonus

Quarterly bonus reviews

Pension 10%

Life insurance

Shift pattern for work-life balance

Career progression opportunities

Stability in growing business

Job summary

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a heavy manufacturing site. You will maintain and improve plant machinery, perform planned maintenance, fault-find, and drive improvements across a busy site.

You will work with motors, drives, control panels and sensors, ensuring safety and reliability. The role offers a strong earning potential, clear progression, and a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Strong fault-finding on industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with motors, drives, control panels, sensors, and industrial automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned electrical maintenance across a range of plant and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime and maximise uptime.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Complete Task Specific Risk Assessments and follow Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all electrical equipment is safely isolated prior to maintenance activities.
• Identify and report equipment defects, reliability concerns, and potential safety risks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Energy policies.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support plant performance.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within engineering and maintenance areas.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial fault finding

Motors and drives

Control panels & sensors

PLC fault finding

Education

Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Salary: £52,000 per annum including shift allowance + Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

• Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a well-established and growing manufacturing business?
• Do you want to join a company that offers excellent earning potential, long-term career progression, and a strong commitment to employee development and safety?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Due to continued growth and investment, our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team within a heavy manufacturing environment.

The Role:

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the reliability and performance of plant machinery and site equipment. You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown repairs, installation work, and continuous improvement projects across the site.

This is a hands-on role suited to an electrically biased engineer who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys problem-solving within a production setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative electrical maintenance across a range of plant and production equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiencySupport installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Complete Task Specific Risk Assessments and follow all Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure all electrical equipment is safely isolated prior to maintenance activities
• Identify and report equipment defects, reliability concerns, and potential safety risks
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Energy policies
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to support plant performance and operational targets
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within engineering and maintenance areas

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
• A recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong fault-finding skills on industrial electrical systems and machinery
• Experience with motors, drives, control panels, sensors, and industrial automation equipment
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding would be advantageous
• A strong understanding of electrical health and safety standards and safe isolation procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and reliable approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced production environment

What s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £52,000 including shift allowance
• 10% annual performance bonus
• Additional Health & Safety bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus reviews
• Generous 10% pension contribution
• Free life insurance
• Excellent shift pattern providing strong work-life balance
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Long-term stability within a successful and expanding manufacturing business

Shift Pattern:

• 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Days Off
• Excellent rotation structure providing extended rest periods
• After rotation of 7 leads to 18 consecutive days off

This is a permanent full-time opportunity offering excellent earning potential, career stability, and the chance to join a highly successful engineering operation.