Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - DAY SHIFT

Escape Recruitment Services; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run Scottish business is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a day shift role. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum, stability, and opportunities for career development. Responsibilities include maintaining heavy industrial machinery and troubleshooting engineering issues. Ideal candidates are time-served electrical apprentices with strong skills in reading electrical drawings and knowledge of various systems. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Production-based bonus

Enhanced overtime rates

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Time-served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical engineering discipline

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings

Knowledge of PLCs

Multiskilled and flexible approach

Education

Time-served / modern apprenticeship

Tools

PLC control systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical drive systems

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client's established engineering team within a long-standing, family-run Scottish business. This is a varied and hands‑on role, offering stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team.

Key Details:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:20 - 15:50
• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE (includes flexibility allowance)
• Christmas shutdown every year
• Pension scheme and production-based bonus
• Overtime available at enhanced rates

Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues, including PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and ensure timely repairs.
• Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Uphold good housekeeping practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You:

• Time-served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, with a willingness to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit, due to the nature of the role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and successful business where many employees have built long careers. If you are a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a day-shift position with a great work-life balance and competitive salary, we'd love to hear from you.