Electrical Maintenance Engineer – 4-on/4-off, £50k+

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a large, 24/7 recycling and processing operation. The role offers £48,000–£50,000 plus enhanced overtime, with a 4-on-4-off pattern (days and nights) and strong benefits.

You will perform PPMs, fault-finding on motors, drives, PLC/SCADA basics, and work with mechanical colleagues to keep high-capacity plant running safely.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 18th Edition desirable.
• Experience in industrial electrical, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments.
• Basic understanding of PLC inputs/outputs and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response on processing lines.
• Fault-find and repair AC/DC motors, VSDs, actuators, switchgear and safety circuits.
• Perform basic PLC/SCADA fault-finding (inputs/outputs, signals, resets).
• Maintain heavy processing machinery including conveyors, hoppers, crushers, mills and pumps.
• Support electrical isolations, testing, inspections and small installations.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams to minimize downtime and keep plant running.

Skills

PLC knowledge

SCADA familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mitsubishi drives

Siemens drives

Danfoss drives

Job description

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a large, 24/7 recycling and processing operation. The role offers £48,000–£50,000 plus enhanced overtime, with a 4-on-4-off pattern (days and nights) and strong benefits.

You will perform PPMs, fault-finding on motors, drives, PLC/SCADA basics, and work with mechanical colleagues to keep high-capacity plant running safely.