Maintenance Electrician – PLC & Automation (Leicester, 4 on/4 off)

Stirling Warrington; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Braunstone Town is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with strong PLC knowledge. This role involves planned and reactive maintenance on automated production lines and participation in installations and commissioning of new machinery. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in electrical maintenance within an industrial environment. Competitive salary of £55,500 with excellent benefits including a 15% combined pension and annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

15% combined pension (9% Employer, 6% Employee)

Excellent work-life balance with 14 days off every 5 weeks

Annual bonus scheme

7X Death in service

On-site PLC training

Qualifications

• Proven background as a maintenance electrician in an industrial environment.
• Strong level of PLC knowledge, with excellent fault finding and modification skills.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on automated production lines.
• Involve in installations and commissioning of new production lines.
• Work on bespoke machinery such as punch presses and internal bake ovens.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Electrical maintenance background

Ability to read electrical drawings

Education

Level 3 qualification in electrical maintenance

Job description

A global manufacturing company in Braunstone Town is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with strong PLC knowledge. This role involves planned and reactive maintenance on automated production lines and participation in installations and commissioning of new machinery. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in electrical maintenance within an industrial environment. Competitive salary of £55,500 with excellent benefits including a 15% combined pension and annual bonus scheme.