Maintenance Engineer

Brazen Search; Driffield; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Driffield is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer with an electrical bias to join their engineering team. The role involves reactive and planned electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and support for installation projects. The ideal candidate has a background in manufacturing, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work independently. A competitive salary of £45,000 and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills and understanding of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out both reactive and planned electrical maintenance across the site.
• Diagnose faults and ensure minimal downtime on production equipment.
• Support installation and improvement projects.

Skills

Fault finding skills

Understanding of electrical systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer

Tools

Electrical systems

PLCs

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Electrical Bias
Location: Driffield, North Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 basic + benefits
Shifts: Straight Days (Monday to Friday)

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturer in the Driffield area, looking to strengthen their engineering department with the addition of a skilled Field Service Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing business with a strong local reputation and modern production environment. You'll be working on a wide range of equipment in a varied and fast-paced role, with straight day shift pattern and competitive salary.

What’s on offer

• £45,000 basic salary
• Straight day shifts - Monday to Friday (no nights!)
• Supportive and friendly engineering team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme and other company benefits

The role

• Carry out both reactive and planned electrical maintenance across the site
• Diagnose faults and ensure minimal downtime on production equipment
• Work on a variety of electrical systems including motors, control panels, sensors, drives, and PLCs (basic fault finding)
• Support installation and improvement projects
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and production teams to maintain high performance standards
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulations and site procedures

About you

• Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (FMCG/food/pharma experience beneficial)
• Strong fault-finding skills and understanding of electrical systems, drives, and automation
• Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team
• Positive attitude and commitment to maintaining high engineering standard