Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Adept Resourcing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks for complex machinery in an industrial setting. The ideal candidate will have a recognised electrical qualification and experience in heavy manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, overtime opportunities, and job security in a well-invested sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Overtime opportunities

Long-term job security

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3).
• Strong electrical bias with mechanical aptitude.
• Proven experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3

17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

HMI systems

SCADA systems

Job description

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for the electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex machinery used in high-specification industrial processes. The role is hands-on and varied, requiring a solid understanding of both electrical and mechanical systems. Your work will directly support production up time, safety, and overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdown repairs, and fault diagnosis on a range of plant and equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems, including PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley), HMIs, and SCADA systems.

• Support installation, commissioning, and modifications of new and existing equipment.

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative actions to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and contribute to site-wide EHS improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and engineering.

• Participate in site improvement and upgrade projects.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).

• 17th or 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certified.

• Strong electrical bias with competent mechanical aptitude.

• Proven experience in a heavy manufacturing or foundry-type environment.

• Hands-on knowledge of AC/DC drives, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems.

• Ability to fault-find and resolve issues efficiently under pressure.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to 40,000 - 45,000

• Overtime opportunities

• Long-term job security in a stable and well-invested sector

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