Electrical Maintenance Engineer for CNC/PLC Systems

DK Recruitment; Sparkwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) for a large engineering firm based in Plymouth. The role focuses on maintaining plant and equipment, working from risk assessments, and coordinating with suppliers and on-site personnel.

You will diagnose faults, participate in TPM/PPM, and mentor apprentices while ensuring safe, efficient production support. Shift-based pattern applies.

Qualifications

• Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Previous experience fault finding on CNC machines.
• Risk assessment trained.
• Understanding of PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and breakdown maintenance of machinery and plant.
• Fault find and repair CNC controlled equipment.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed before work.
• Assist with TPM/PPM activities across the site.
• Maintain accurate electronic maintenance records.

Skills

CNC fault finding

PLC understanding

Maintenance communication

Education

Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications

Tools

CNC controls

PLC ladder diagrams

Job description

DK Recruitment is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) for a large engineering firm based in Plymouth. The role focuses on maintaining plant and equipment, working from risk assessments, and coordinating with suppliers and on-site personnel.

You will diagnose faults, participate in TPM/PPM, and mentor apprentices while ensuring safe, efficient production support. Shift-based pattern applies.