Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned precision engineering company in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for day shifts. The role involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis on PLCs, and working with CNC machinery. Candidates must have relevant electrical qualifications and the right to work in the UK. Benefits include generous holiday, professional development opportunities, and on-site parking.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Investment in Professional Development

Discounts at over 100 retailers

Free on-site parking with charging points

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship required.
• Proven experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Machine Tool Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties of Electrical Maintenance Fitter.
• Perform fault finding on PLC and CNC machinery.
• Maintain and service electronic devices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC diagnostics

CNC machinery

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift, plymouth

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Client:

TQR

Location:

plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer who would like the opportunity to work for a world renowned precision engineering company based in the beautiful city of Plymouth? If so we would like to hear from you! This role will give you the opportunity to utlise your electrical skills within a fast paced environment. Working within the Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance on machines and equipment as well as responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant. This role will include involvement with new design, commissioning & de-commissioning of machinery, movements of existing machinery and overhaul and repair of machines and equipment. You will ensure machines and equipment on site meet company Health and Safety regulations, and ensure that machines and equipment are working efficiently and are fit for purpose. You will provide an effective and prompt service in electrical diagnosis, repair and rebuild of site, plant, production equipment, premises and services ensuring that objectives/targets for cost, quality and timeliness are achieved. If youwould like the opportunity to work for a business that continues to push the boundaries of innovation and precision engineering please apply today.

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out all the duties and responsibilities of a Electrical Maintenance Fitter as requested by the Maintenance Manager.
• Carry out fault finding diagnostics on PLC and CNC Machinery.
• Carry out reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance on PLC and CNC Machinery.
• Maintain, service, repair and calibrate all electronic devices such as Electronic Guaging Equipment.
• Provide advisory and expert focus for all electronic and electrical aspects linked to the full range of site maintenance department activities, for example with the design control/operating programs for CNC systems on new & existing production equipment.
• Assist in electronic design, fabrication of machinery and test equipment as required by the Company.
• Establish and fully maintain all associated record systems, whether hard copy of bespoke computer software orientated.
• Prepare and maintain all associated project, training/operating/preventative maintenance, documentation/instructions/manuals.
• Compile electrical and electronic technical drawings of plant and machinery wiring and control systems when manufactured or modified by the Company.
• Undertake every task to the highest possible quality standard and to always ensure internal and external customer satisfaction through the adherence to proper procedures.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Candidate Attributes required:

• A recognised Electrical Apprenticeship for example City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation qualified or equivalent.
• Recent, Proven experience working as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a fast paced Manufacturing or Engineering environment.
• Experience reading ladder logic to diagnose faults on PLCs.
• Experience with Machine Tool Electronics

Benefits on Offer:

• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday.
• Investment in Professional Development.
• Engagement and Rewards platform with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Free on site parking with electric charging points available.
• Subsidised canteen.

The successful candidate will be working day shift of Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm, once trained and fully competent there will be the opportunity to work overtime.

Please note, our client does not have a Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence therefore to apply for this role, it is essential that candidates have the immediate right to work in the UK.

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