Electrical Shift Engineer: PLC & Drive Maintenance

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Middleton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Generous Holiday Allowance

Employment Discount Scheme

Regular Charity Events

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer for a major manufacturing site in Middleton. You will perform electrical maintenance on production machinery, execute advanced fault-finding, and drive reliable operation across shifts.

The role requires 18th Edition wiring regs, ONC or equivalent, and strong PLC/distance drive knowledge with MMS systems. You’ll work in a team to meet deadlines and minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Must hold the 18th Edition IET wiring regulations certification.
• Qualified to a minimum of ONC or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in safety circuit fault finding and diagnosis.
• Proficient in computer usage and capable of managing work orders through an MMS system.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to tasks.
• Excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
• A good work ethic, reliability, and a strong commitment to the company are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance and repairs on production machinery to ensure continuous operation.
• Perform advanced fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical systems.
• Work with 3 phase motor control circuits, relay logic and control, and PLC fault diagnosis.
• Handle AC & DC variable speed drives, including fault finding on drives and drive control circuits.
• Utilize knowledge of sensors (proximity, optical, etc.) and control systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Telemecanique).
• Read and interpret electrical drawings accurately.
• Process work orders through the MMS system, ensuring efficient workflow management.
• Prioritise tasks effectively, especially when faced with conflicting work priorities.
• Work flexibly within the team to meet strict deadlines and minimise downtime.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Prioritisation

Independent working

Team player

Education

ONC or equivalent

18th Edition IET wiring regs

Tools

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Telemecanique

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Engineer for a major manufacturing site in Middleton. You will perform electrical maintenance on production machinery, execute advanced fault-finding, and drive reliable operation across shifts.

The role requires 18th Edition wiring regs, ONC or equivalent, and strong PLC/distance drive knowledge with MMS systems. You’ll work in a team to meet deadlines and minimise downtime.