Electrical Maintenance Engineer - PLC & Automation Upkeep

Dutton Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role based in Rotherham, England. Immediate start is available subject to interview.

You will balance planned preventative maintenance with rapid breakdown response on automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC fault finding and drive control work, while upholding strict health and safety standards. The role requires a Level 3 electrical qualification and proven industrial experience; you will work with a

Qualifications

• Level 3 electrical qualification required.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical systems, including PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on automated production equipment.
• Execute planned maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Work on PLC systems (fault finding and minor programming changes).
• Maintain AC/DC drives, motors, sensors and control panels.
• Uphold health and safety standards across the site.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

PLC experience

Industrial maintenance

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ / approved apprenticeship)

Job description

Dutton Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent role based in Rotherham, England. Immediate start is available subject to interview.

You will balance planned preventative maintenance with rapid breakdown response on automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC fault finding and drive control work, while upholding strict health and safety standards. The role requires a Level 3 electrical qualification and proven industrial experience; you will work with a