Industrial Electrician – PLC & Automated Plant Maintenance

Realise HR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 57,600 - 70,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with linked life insurance

Employee discount schemes

Access to on-site Occupational Health

Discounted tyre vouchers

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Electrician to maintain and service automated manufacturing equipment. The role offers competitive pay and requires significant experience with industrial electrical systems and PLC-controlled machinery. You will work on fault diagnostics and preventative maintenance while supporting and mentoring apprentices. Benefits include 33 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical engineer with relevant technical qualifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound technical knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Diagnose automated electrical systems using PLC skills.
• Assist in training and mentoring apprentices.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical control drawing interpretation

PLC diagnostic skills

Knowledge of Siemens PLC control

Understanding of AC/DC motor fault diagnosis

Education

HNC-qualified or 3 years of industrial experience

Relevant technical qualifications

Tools

Siemens Sinamics drives

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Electrician to maintain and service automated manufacturing equipment. The role offers competitive pay and requires significant experience with industrial electrical systems and PLC-controlled machinery. You will work on fault diagnostics and preventative maintenance while supporting and mentoring apprentices. Benefits include 33 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.