Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Electrotechnical

Careerlink; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerlink is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical / Electrotechnical) to join our maintenance team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on planned and reactive maintenance of site machinery, electrical systems and equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will fault-find across motors, control panels and 3-phase systems, perform electrical testing and preventative maintenance, and work safely within regulations. Overtime and flexible hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical / Electrotechnical qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or engineering maintenance.
• Strong practical experience with industrial electrics and fault finding.
• Good knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with motors, control panels and electrical testing.
• Good understanding of pneumatics and compressed air systems.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and safe working practices.
• Hands-on fault finding and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and respond to breakdowns and maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across 3-phase electrical systems.
• Working with motors, control panels, sensors and associated electrical equipment.
• Fault finding and maintenance of pneumatic systems and compressed air equipment.
• Carrying out electrical testing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Completing routine checks and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Supporting general site maintenance, including identifying and resolving electrical and maintenance issues across the facility.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance work, repairs and inspections.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

3-phase electrical systems

Motors & control panels

Electrical testing

Pneumatic systems

Safety regulations knowledge

Independent working

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

Education

Level 3 Electrical / Electrotechnical qualification

Tools

BS 7671 Wiring Regulations

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Electrotechnical

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical/electrotechnical background to join our team. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and hands-on experience within an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment.

The Role

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of site machinery, equipment and electrical systems, ensuring that production and site operations continue to run safely and efficiently.

The role will include:

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across 3-phase electrical systems.
• Working with motors, control panels, sensors and associated electrical equipment.
• Fault finding and maintenance of pneumatic systems and compressed air equipment.
• Carrying out electrical testing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Responding to machinery breakdowns and carrying out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Completing routine checks and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Supporting general site maintenance, including identifying and resolving electrical and maintenance issues across the facility.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance work, repairs and inspections.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Level 3 Electrical / Electrotechnical qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in an industrial, manufacturing or engineering maintenance environment.
• Strong practical experience with industrial electrics and electrical fault finding.
• Good knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with motors, control panels and electrical testing.
• Good understanding of pneumatics and compressed air systems.
• Current knowledge and understanding of BS#removed#th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Competence and understanding of working safely under the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to breakdowns and maintenance issues.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

There may also be opportunities/requirements to work some Saturdays or additional hours, depending on operational requirements, breakdowns and maintenance demands. Overtime is available where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is hands‑on, reliable and proactive, with the ability to diagnose faults quickly and find practical solutions. You will be comfortable working across both planned and reactive maintenance and will take pride in maintaining high standards of safety and reliability across the site