Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Burton-on-Trent

Energy Jobline ZR; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board seeks a Maintenance Engineer with an industrial electrician bias for a permanent position in Tamworth. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing and maintaining complex machinery in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with UK electrical regulations, and supporting energy efficiency initiatives. Candidates must possess relevant electrical qualifications and experience in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Electrically certified to UK standards.
• Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Apprenticeship trained in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults using schematics and testing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with UK electrical regulations.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair

Planned preventative maintenance

Compliance with UK electrical regulations

Energy efficiency initiatives

Interpreting electrical schematics

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2365 / 2330 / 2360

18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi)

Testing equipment

Job description

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Job Description

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Industrial Electrician Bias) Location: Tamworth Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

SRG are seeking a skilled and qualified Electrical Engineer with a strong bias toward industrial electrical systems. This role involves the installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of complex machinery in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be electrically certified to UK standards and confident working across both electrical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems including 3-phase motors, control panels, PLCs, VFDs, and sensors.
• Diagnose faults using schematics, control diagrams, testing equipment, and diagnostic software.
• Perform both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671 (18th Edition) and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Support machinery installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
• Modify and fault‑find PLC systems (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi).
• Interpret electrical schematics and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and technical documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER, and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation or Engineering Maintenance.
• City & Guilds 2365 / 2330 / 2360 or equivalent.
• 18th Edition BS 7671 Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382-18).
• Apprenticeship trained in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Desirable Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395 (Testing & Inspection).
• HNC/HND in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• PLC fault finding and programming experience.
• COMPEX Ex01-Ex04
• CSCS/ECS Card.
• IOSH Working Safely / Managing Safely certification.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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