Industrial Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Keep Production Moving

Aqumen Business Solutions; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqumen Recruitment is working with a client in Huddersfield to recruit an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer. You'll work in a busy industrial manufacturing environment, handling 75% electrical and 25% mechanical tasks, fault-finding and keeping production moving.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, with standard hours Monday to Friday. You'll need an electrical qualification, 17th/18th Edition, and strong three-phase experience, plus a hands-on

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds electrical qualification.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in an electrically biased maintenance role within manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding skills across three-phase electrical systems, motors, drives and controls.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Good mechanical maintenance skills and a willingness to get hands-on.
• Proactive approach to safety, maintenance and minimising downtime.
• Desirable: City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing.

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 associated 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.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC troubleshooting

Three-phase systems knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving mindset

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds electrical qualification

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Aqumen Recruitment is working with a client in Huddersfield to recruit an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer. You'll work in a busy industrial manufacturing environment, handling 75% electrical and 25% mechanical tasks, fault-finding and keeping production moving.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, with standard hours Monday to Friday. You'll need an electrical qualification, 17th/18th Edition, and strong three-phase experience, plus a hands-on