Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Glasgow

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will carry out planned and breakdown maintenance on high-speed production machinery. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering and strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Must be an electrically biased engineer.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical & mechanical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Work on control panels, HMI's, and PLC's.
• Perform electrical & mechanical fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical problem-solving

PLC and automation systems

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

NVQ Level 3 electrical engineering

17th Edition qualification

Tools

Control panels

HMI's

PLC's

SCADA Systems

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - £50,000

Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts - 4 On / 4 Off - DAYS

Our client is a leading manufacturer that values hard work, teamwork, and developing people. They are part of a large group with multiple sites in the UK and are looking for an experienced electrical biased shift engineer to join the team.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Carry out planned preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all high-speed production & packaging machinery.
2. Work on control panels, HMI's, PLC's, SCADA Systems.
3. Perform electrical & mechanical fault finding, problem solving, and repairs.
4. Participate in continuous improvement projects.
5. Deal with motors, VSD's, servo drives, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, inverters.
6. Mechanical fabrication, fitting, welding.
7. Upkeep and alteration of electrical & mechanical drawings.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must be an electrically biased engineer.
• NVQ Level 3 electrical engineering or maintenance minimum.
• 17th Edition qualification.
• Experience in fast-paced / manufacturing industry.
• Strong electrical & mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of PLC's, automation & control systems, HMI's.
• Continuous improvement mentality.
• Willingness to assist in all team areas.
• Experience with motors, inverters, VSD's, sensors, switches, pneumatics, gearboxes.

If you are interested in this position, please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK-wide, specializing in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors.

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Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow