Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift, PLC & Drives

Escape; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run Scottish business is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a day shift position. The role offers stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team. Responsibilities include maintaining heavy industrial machinery and supporting production teams. Ideal candidates possess an apprenticeship in electrical engineering and the ability to interpret electrical drawings. Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, along with additional perks.

Benefits

Christmas shutdown

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime available at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Time-served or modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Physically fit for the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues, including PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to minimize downtime.
• Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Flexible and multiskilled

Education

Time-served / modern apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

A family-run Scottish business is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a day shift position. The role offers stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team. Responsibilities include maintaining heavy industrial machinery and supporting production teams. Ideal candidates possess an apprenticeship in electrical engineering and the ability to interpret electrical drawings. Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, along with additional perks.