Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Pertemps; Upton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Upton. The role involves the maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of plant machinery with a focus on electrical and automation systems. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, skills in PLC fault-finding, and relevant qualifications such as an HNC. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, significant benefits including a welcome bonus, and excellent long-term career prospects.

Benefits

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Free flu jabs

Access to discounted employee shop

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong skills in automation and PLC fault-finding.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and automation fault diagnosis and repair on production equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out root cause analysis.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks and inspections.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Automation

PLC fault-finding

Problem-solving

Proactive

Education

HNC in Electrical / Automation / Multiskilled Engineering

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Plymouth (Estover, PL6)
Shifts: Monday – Friday, rotating 6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm
Salary: £38,000 - £47,000 + 8% annual company bonus
Welcome Bonus: £2,500 (paid in your first week’s salary)

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a large, well-established manufacturing site in Plymouth. This is a fixed term role, full-time opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation that values its people and provides excellent long-term career prospects.

Benefits Include:

• On-site gym
• On-site hot food canteen
• Private medical insurance
• Free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a discounted employee shop
• Health & wellbeing services including nurse, osteopath, and podiatrist on-site
  
  

About the Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding and repair of plant equipment, with a strong focus on electrical and automation systems. You’ll play a key role in maintaining uptime and ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and automation fault diagnosis and repair on production equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out root cause analysis
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks and inspections
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs
• Support continuous improvement and lean maintenance practices
• Provide technical training and support to operators, apprentices, and other team members
• Assist with Level I & II system troubleshooting, including PLC, HMI and servo control systems
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong skills in automation and PLC fault-finding
• A proactive, results-driven individual with excellent problem-solving skills
• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical / Automation / Multiskilled Engineering or significant industry experience
• Mechanical knowledge would be an advantage
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a stable, supportive, and technically challenging environment, with access to great benefits and progression opportunities.

Interested? Apply now through Pertemps for immediate consideration.