Electrically biased engineer

Argon Engineering Limited; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Free company products

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, -

Cinema and gym discounts

Employee wellness programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

OnDemand GP service

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Argon Engineering Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for our Disley site in the UK. The role focuses on hands-on electrical maintenance, fault finding on motors, drives and control panels, and implementing condition-based maintenance to maximise equipment availability.

You will diagnose faults in DCS, interrogate PLCs for diagnostics, plan PPM activities, and support basic mechanical tasks. A safety-first approach and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (HNC, NVQ Level 3+, or equivalent).
• Experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding in a heavy manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems and read electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and fault finding on plant equipment including motors, drives, and control panels.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Interrogate PLCs for fault finding and basic condition monitoring.
• Plan, schedule, and complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Support basic mechanical maintenance tasks such as belts, bearings, seals, and lubrication (CIL).
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLCs diagnostics

AC/DC variable speed drives

Instrumentation knowledge

Electrical schematics reading

Health & Safety compliance

Education

HNC / NVQ Level 3+ or equivalent

Tools

DCS

PLC

Job description

Electrical Engineer Location: Disley

Industry: Heavy Manufacturing

Salary: £57000

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) - 7 rotations followed by an 18-day break

Our client is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing business. Due to continued investment and a strong focus on reliability and asset performance, they are now seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team at their Disley site.

This is a long-term, stable opportunity offering job security, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing training and development within a supportive engineering environment.

The Role

This is a hands-on, plant-based role with a strong focus on , supported by basic mechanical PPM and troubleshooting where electrical maintenance, fault finding, and reliability improvement required.

You will play a key role in implementing condition-based maintenance strategies to maximise equipment availability and efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and fault finding on plant equipment including motors, drives, and control panels
• Diagnose and rectify faults on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Interrogate PLCs for fault finding and basic condition monitoring
• Plan, schedule, and complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Support basic mechanical maintenance tasks such as belts, bearings, seals, and lubrication (CIL)
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work

Shift Pattern

• 4 on / 4 off
• 2 days followed by 2 nights
• 7 repetitions per cycle
• Followed by an 18-day break

This pattern offers an excellent balance between work and personal time.

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Electrical qualification (HNC, NVQ Level 3+, or equivalent)
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding background
• Good working knowledge of instrumentation systems (apprenticeship time-served preferred)
• Experience interrogating PLCs for diagnostics
• Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to support mechanical tasks when required
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards within a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms
• Employee wellness programmes including:
• Employee Assistance Programme
• OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer or E&I Technician looking for a secure role within a large, reputable manufacturer, with excellent time off and long-term prospects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.