Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Randstad CPE; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical maintenance skills, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and experience in heavy engineering. This position offers a salary range of £32,000 - £38,000 plus a shift allowance, 35 days of annual leave, and access to a pension scheme. If you're looking for a dynamic environment, apply today.

Benefits

35 days of annual leave

Annual salary review

Performance-related bonus

Top-tier defined contribution pension scheme

Lifestyle benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background with proven experience in fault finding and maintenance.
• Understanding of current health & safety regulations.
• Experience working in heavy engineering or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform breakdown repairs and lead preventative maintenance tasks.
• Drive engineering solutions to improve processes and help meet productivity targets.
• Accurately report and log maintenance and repair work using relevant IT and maintenance systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance skills

Fault finding

Health & safety compliance

Adaptability to new equipment

Proactivity and eagerness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Wednesfield (WV11), Wolverhampton
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (DOE) + 18% Shift Allowance
Total Package after shift allowance: £37,760 - £44,840
Contract Type: Permanent
Shifts: 3-shift pattern, Monday - Friday

Are you an experienced Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you bring strong electrical maintenance skills and thrive in a busy, hands-on environment? If you're based in or around Wednesfield, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a permanent role within a large-scale industrial operation offering a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform breakdown repairs and lead preventative maintenance tasks.
• Drive engineering solutions to improve processes and help meet productivity targets.
• Accurately report and log maintenance and repair work using relevant IT and maintenance systems.
• Contribute to health & safety compliance and continuous improvement activities.
• Use the planned maintenance system (e.g. Pirana) to raise work orders and report non-conformities.
• Support root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain clear records to track trends and support process improvements.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant electrical trade or a recognized apprenticeship.
• Strong electrical background with proven experience in fault finding and maintenance.
• Understanding of current health & safety regulations.
• Experience working in heavy engineering or industrial environments.
• Willingness to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Familiarity with electrical systems in a heavy industry setting.

Benefits

• 35 days of annual leave.
• Annual salary review and performance-related bonus scheme.
• Access to a top-tier defined contribution pension scheme (10% employer / 6% employee).
• Lifestyle benefits such as free onsite parking, employee assistance programme, and discounts with well-known brands and service providers.

If you're ready for your next move and this role sounds like a good fit, apply today. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.