Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Rise Technical; Workington; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Workington is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a days-based role focused on training and progression. You will be responsible for maintaining production and automation equipment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and experience in fault finding. Competitive salary package including £36,000, bonuses, and overtime available.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Progression Opportunities

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Electrical Maintenance or Service Engineer role in a manufacturing environment.
• Competency in fault finding and repair of electrical control systems.
• Flexible and eager to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnosing faults and repairing control systems.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Fault finding and repair of electrical control systems

Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / ONC / HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days)

£36,000 + Bonus + Overtime (Premium Rates) + Comprehensive Training + Progression Opportunities + Pension
Workington - Commutable from Carlisle, Penrith, Cockermouth, Whitehaven, Maryport, Keswick, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Wigton, Silloth-on-Solway, Gretna, Annan, Dalston, and more.

Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking a rewarding days-based role with a strong focus on training, progression, and job security?

Join a leading manufacturer known for its innovation, technical excellence, and commitment to employee development. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a close-knit team in a stable company that invests in its people and promotes from within.

Role Overview:

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of highly specialised production and automation equipment. You'll play a key role in minimising downtime, improving processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a variety of electrical systems and automated machinery
• Diagnosing faults and repairing control systems, PLCs, motors, sensors, and drives
• Working closely with the engineering team and production staff to ensure machinery uptime
• Participating in improvement projects and equipment upgrades
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and adhering to health & safety standards
• Attending regular internal and manufacturer-led external training courses

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / ONC / HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in an Electrical Maintenance or Service Engineer role (preferably in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment)
• Competency in fault finding and repair of electrical control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams
• A proactive mindset, with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Flexible, team-oriented, and eager to develop professionally