Electrical Maintenance Engineer - PLC & Drives Specialist

Aqumen Recruitment

Huddersfield

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 45,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment is assisting a Huddersfield-based manufacturer to recruit an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer. This permanent, full-time role is 75% electrical and 25% mechanical, with a salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum.

The engineer will work on a range of specialist industrial equipment, perform fault-finding, and carry out planned maintenance to keep the production line running smoothly. Hours are 08:00–16:30, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in electrical engineering.
17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
Previous experience in an electrically biased maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Strong fault-finding skills on three-phase systems, motors, drives and controls.
Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

Electrical fault-finding: Diagnosing and repairing faults on three-phase systems, motors, drives, inverters and control panels.
Keeping production moving: Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime.
Planned maintenance: Carrying out PPM activities to improve equipment reliability.
PLC troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving faults on PLC-controlled machinery.
Mechanical support: Working on pumps, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors and related equipment.
Continuous improvement: Finding smarter ways to prevent recurring faults and improve performance.
Safety first: Ensuring all maintenance activities meet electrical safety and site compliance standards.