Electrical Maintenance Engineer

West Chester Commercial BID; Winsford; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension salary sacrifice

Death in service benefit

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site car parking

Job summary

Calder Industrial Materials is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance and Engineering Team in Winsford. You will diagnose electrical/control faults on PLC-driven equipment, troubleshoot Mitsubishi GX Works and Siemens TIA Portal systems, and support hydraulic routines with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

The role requires robust troubleshooting, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work across shifts with clear handovers.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical fundamentals including 3‑phase motors, protection and control circuits.
• Proven troubleshooting on PLC-controlled machines (Mitsubishi GX Works, Siemens TIA Portal preferred).
• Ability to read/update electrical schematics and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical/control faults to restore production.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery: I/O, sequences, alarms and comms.
• Support and fault-find drives (VFD/servo) and hydraulic systems; conduct tests.
• Maintain compliance: LOTO/isolation, guarding/interlocks, and proving tests.
• Deliver RCA/CI and implement preventive actions to reduce stops and scrap.
• Maintain change control: PLC backups and up-to-date drawings.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Diagnostics & data

Hydraulics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health awareness

Shift-based adaptability

Tools

Mitsubishi GX Works

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Job Description

At Calder Industrial Materials, we specialise in the design and manufacture of high-quality lead products.

With over 200 years of expertise, we provide precise engineering and building solutions for the defence, energy, nuclear, industrial and healthcare sectors for customers in the UK, Europe, and worldwide.

We are all about our people and it is our collaborative approach which sets us apart from the rest with plenty of opportunities for training, career development and support for our employees on offer.

Due to growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our friendly Maintenance and Engineering Team.

Reliability, dedication and a strong work ethic are fundamental character traits we are always looking for with further cross‑training provided.

In order to be successful in the application process for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, you will need to have:

• Industrial electrical fundamentals: 3‑phase motors, protection, earthing, control circuits, panels/MCCBs.
• Proven troubleshooting on PLC‑controlled machines; Mitsubishi GX Works and Siemens TIA Portal experience preferred.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
• Solid understanding of diagnostics and parameters and ability to capture evidence and implement controlled changes.
• Hydraulics exposure: pressure/flow reasoning, contamination effects, safe depressurisation / accumulator awareness.
• Manufacturing mindset: structured problem solving under pressure; good communication with production/maintenance.
• Positive ‘ can do’ working attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and quality standards
• A practical, hands‑on approach to work
• Due to the nature of the role, good general health

Your daily responsibilities will be (but not limited) to :

• Diagnose and resolve electrical/control faults safely (including intermittent faults) to restore production.
• Troubleshoot Mitsubishi and Siemens PLC‑controlled machinery: I/O, sequences, alarms and comms.
• Support and fault‑find drives (VFD/servo): trip analysis, torque/current limits, accel/decel, PID loops etc
• Support electro‑hydraulic systems: pressure/flow loss, drift, overheating, cavitation, contamination, internal leakage, and their PLC symptoms (timeouts/chatter/analog instability).
• Maintain compliance: LOTO/isolation (electrical + hydraulic + thermal), guarding/interlocks, and functional proving tests.
• Support LEV/extraction compliance: ensure correct interlocks, sensor health, and alarm response; use trends to improve reliability.
• Deliver RCA/CI, implement preventive actions to reduce repeat stops and scrap.
• Commission modifications/upgrades; complete I/O checks, interlock proving, controlled trials and verification.
• Maintain documentation/change control: PLC backups/versioning, parameter logs, and up‑to‑date as‑built electrical/hydraulic drawings.
• Work effectively across shifts with strong handover: current status, actions taken, what changed, risks, and next steps.

In return, we offer

1. Financial Benefits

Pension Salary Sacrifice
Death in Service Benefit (3 x Annual Salary)
5 Weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional Holiday Entitlement for Long Service
Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme

2. Recognition & Rewards

Employee Recognition Scheme
Long Service Awards
Suggestion Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme

3. Health & Wellbeing

Sovereign Healthcare
Merit Cashback
Free flu jabs
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Wisdom Wellbeing
GP24
Sovereign Perks

4. Everyday Benefits

Free Drinks
Free On‑Site Car Parking
Free All‑Inclusive Christmas Party

Working hours

40 hours per week on rotating shifts:
Week 1: Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00
Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 13:00 – 22:00 and 11:00 - 15:00 on Fridays

Flexibility is essential to work both of the above shifts.

Pay rate

£25.95 per hour (this includes shift allowance)