Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer: Reliability & Maintenance

EMR Group; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group is seeking a skilled Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer to join our maintenance team at a site-based operation. You will perform reactive, predictive, and planned electrical maintenance across fixed plant equipment to enhance reliability and safety.

Working hours are Friday to Monday 0700 to 1700. You will diagnose faults on motors, drives, panels and PLCs, maintain records in the CMMS, apply safe isolation (LOTOTO) and collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations to minimise

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial electrical systems in heavy industry.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and fault diagnosis.
• NVQ3/City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations desirable.
• Independent worker with ability to prioritise and respond to breakdowns.
• Proven track record in Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer roles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on fixed plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems including motors, drives, control panels, conveyors, shredders, balers, and associated plant equipment.
• Maintain and fault-find on three-phase power systems, control circuits, PLCs, inverters, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Complete and maintain all maintenance records and documentation using the CMMS system.
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of safe isolation and LOTOTO procedures.
• Work safely in accordance with company policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Follow OEM maintenance schedules, technical documentation, and company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and reduce downtime
• Collaborate effectively with mechanical engineers, contractors, and operational teams to minimise disruption to production.

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC fault diagnosis

Three-phase power systems

Maintenance planning

CMMS documentation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

EMR Group is seeking a skilled Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer to join our maintenance team at a site-based operation. You will perform reactive, predictive, and planned electrical maintenance across fixed plant equipment to enhance reliability and safety.

Working hours are Friday to Monday 0700 to 1700. You will diagnose faults on motors, drives, panels and PLCs, maintain records in the CMMS, apply safe isolation (LOTOTO) and collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations to minimise