Electrical Maintenance Engineer (DAYS)

Escape; Erskine; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Erskine seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a day shift role. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum and the chance to work with a close-knit team. You'll be responsible for the maintenance of heavy industrial machinery and troubleshooting PLC systems, requiring strong knowledge of electrical engineering and mechanical systems. A great opportunity to join a stable and successful business with a focus on career development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Overtime at enhanced rates

Christmas shutdown every year

Qualifications

• Time-served / modern apprenticeship in electrical engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, willing to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues, including PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and ensure timely repairs.
• Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Uphold good housekeeping practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting PLC systems

Mechanical knowledge

Multiskilled flexibility

Education

Time-served / modern apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients established engineering team within a long-standing, family-run Scottish business. This is a varied and hands‑on role, offering stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team.

Key Details

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:20 - 15:50
• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (includes flexibility allowance)
• Christmas shutdown every year
• Pension scheme and production‑based bonus
• Overtime available at enhanced rates

Your Responsibilities

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues, including PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and ensure timely repairs.
• Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Uphold good housekeeping practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You

• Time‑served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, with a willingness to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit, due to the nature of the role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and successful business where many employees have built long careers. If you are a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a day‑shift position with a great work‑life balance and competitive salary, we'd love to hear from you.