Maintenance Department Engineer (Electrical bias)

Brightwork Limited; Fort William; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Department Engineer with an electrical bias in Fort William. The role involves ensuring plant reliability, managing electrical maintenance projects, and supporting apprentices. This position requires strong leadership skills and a background in engineering, focusing on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company pension scheme

Structured training and development pathways

Opportunity to lead impactful reliability projects

Supportive, safety-first culture

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Knowledge of current HSEQ regulations and electrical isolation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical maintenance and develop apprentices.
• Support engineering projects and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate the maintenance schedule and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Department Engineer (Electrical bias)

Posted on July 16th, 2025

Fort William

Type of Job: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Department Engineerto join our engineering team in Fort William. This position plays a key role in ensuring plant reliability, managing electrical maintenance, developing apprentices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

As a maintenance leader, you will be responsible not only for delivering hands-on technical support but also for driving best practices in safety, training, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Engineering Duties:

Assist with installation and commissioning of new electrical systems.

Support the Engineering team with long-term maintenance planning and new equipment installations.

Lead and support engineering maintenance projects across the site.

Ensure all written isolation procedures are followed, including multiple-point isolations for controlling hazardous energy.

Leadership & Scheduling:

Manage the trade and apprentice workforce in your area.

Contribute to the development of the weekly maintenance schedule.

Lead the delivery of the weekly schedule through the use of CMMS and area information centres.

Provide coaching and training to ensure team competency and quality standards.

Support the ongoing development and training of apprentices.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ):

Comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures.

Ensure all departmental activities meet the required health, safety, and environmental standards.

Give clear, safety-focused instructions and ensure adherence.

Contribute to writing and reviewing HSEQ-related policies and procedures.

Ensure that all accidents and incidents are thoroughly investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.

Conduct other HSEQ-related activities as required by the business.

Manage contractors to ensure compliance with HSEQ, cost, time, and quality expectations.

Instil a reliability-focused culture within the maintenance function.

Lead reliability improvement projects using Lean principles.

Identify and act upon changes in engineering standards and legislation.

Support and train team members in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.

Qualifications & Skills:

Recognised qualification in Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND).

Strong experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar environment.

Solid understanding of motors, drives, control systems, and electrical schematics.

Familiar with CMMS systems and planned maintenance practices.

Knowledge of current HSEQ regulations and electrical isolation standards.

Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company pension scheme

Structured training and development pathways

Opportunity to lead impactful reliability projects

Supportive, safety-first culture in a world-class industrial environment

If you are interested in this position please email [e-mail] and apply online

About Staffline
Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.