Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Keep Production Moving

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd in Huddersfield is seeking a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site. The role is 75% electrical and 25% mechanical, full-time and permanent, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000.

You will diagnose faults on three-phase systems, motors and drives, perform planned maintenance, support PLCs, and drive reliability improvements while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience in an electrically biased maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding across three-phase systems, motors, drives and controls.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Good mechanical maintenance skills and hands-on approach.
• Proactive on safety, maintenance and minimising downtime.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault-finding: diagnose and repair faults on three-phase systems, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Keep production moving by responding to breakdowns quickly.
• Carry out planned maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting on PLC-controlled machinery.
• Provide mechanical support on pumps, gearboxes, bearings and conveyors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds or equivalent

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Three-phase motors

Inverters

Job description

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd in Huddersfield is seeking a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site. The role is 75% electrical and 25% mechanical, full-time and permanent, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000.

You will diagnose faults on three-phase systems, motors and drives, perform planned maintenance, support PLCs, and drive reliability improvements while upholding safety standards.