Group Electrical Engineer

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

2 x salary Life Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

3% Pension contribution

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Limited is partnering with a respected manufacturer across multiple North West sites to recruit a Group Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical systems, responding to breakdowns, and supporting ongoing improvement projects.

You will work across production facilities with the Engineering Manager to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency in a safety-driven environment. Overtime and multi-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained to City and guilds or HNC (City & guilds preferred).
• 18th Edition electrical standard.
• IPAF trained.
• City and guilds 2391 testing.
• PLC programming / fault finding (Siemens).
• Installation work experience.
• Fixed wire testing.
• Panel building.
• Some mechanical work.
• Minimum 3 years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production equipment and systems.
• Perform routine testing and inspection of electrical systems and portable equipment per BS 7671.
• Support and implement Preventative Maintenance Programme to reduce downtime.
• Assist in engineering projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and customer standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical maintenance teams (approx. 30% mechanical work).
• Liaise with external contractors when required.
• Ensure essential stock levels are maintained.
• Demonstrate flexibility with overtime, shutdowns, and call-out cover.

Skills

18th Edition

IPAF trained

PLC programming / fault finding (Siem​

AC/DC knowledge

Familiar with PLC systems

Fixed wire testing

Panel building

Some mechanical work

3+ years experience

Education

City & Guilds / HNC

Tools

Siemens PLC

Testing equipment

Job description

Group Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Oldham / Rochdale / Littleborough Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Finlay Jude Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a respected manufacturer with multiple North West sites. We're looking for a skilled and proactive Group Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their experienced engineering team.

We're looking for an experienced, time-served electrical engineer with a strong understanding of industrial maintenance.

• Calls out 1 in every 7 weeks due to a high volume of installation work.
• Day shift.
• Multi-site.
• Overtime required.
• Own transport and hand tools required.

The Role

As a Group Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the electrical systems across multiple production facilities. You'll be responsible for responding to engineering breakdowns, carrying out routine inspections and testing, and supporting ongoing improvement projects.

This is a hands-on, multi-site position working closely with the Engineering Manager to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency within a safety-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production equipment and systems.
• Perform routine testing and inspection of electrical systems and portable equipment in accordance with BS 7671 (Electrical Regulations).
• Support and implement the Preventative Maintenance Programme to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Assist in engineering projects, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, and customer-specific quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical maintenance teams (approx. 30% mechanical work involved).
• Liaise with external contractors when required.
• Ensure essential stock levels are maintained.
• Demonstrate flexibility with overtime, shutdown periods, and call-out cover.

Essential Requirements:

• Apprentice trained. City and guilds or HNC. Ideally City & guilds due to the amount of installation works.
• 18th
• IPAF trained.
• City and guilds 2391- testing.
• PLC programming / fault finding skills (mainly siemens).
• Installation Work.
• Fixed wire testing.
• Panel building.
• Some mechanical work.
• Mininum of 3 years' experience in a similar industrial or manufacturing maintenance role.
• Sound working knowledge of electrical systems, both A.C. and D.C.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and controls.

Desirable:

• Experience with ATEX equipment.
• Previous involvement in continuous improvement projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

The Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Multi-site role offering variety and challenge.
• Opportunity to work within a long-established, quality-driven manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 33 days holiday
• 2 x salary Life Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 3% Company Contribution to Pension

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.