Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Plant Reliability

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Safety equipment provided

Uniform provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead electrical maintenance operations at our East London site. You will develop proactive plans, mentor technicians, and troubleshoot complex electrical issues to maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires hands-on experience with HV/LV systems, PLCs, and automation, plus strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a National Diploma.
• Minimum 6 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Proven troubleshooting and repair experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI and auto­mation components.
• Understanding of electrical safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical maintenance plans and schedules for plant equipment.
• Lead, train and supervise electrical maintenance technicians.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Oversee installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems including motors, switchgear, control panels and PLCs.
• Ensure safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Manage spare parts inventory for critical components.
• Collaborate with production/engineering to minimize downtime and improve schedules.
• Review and update electrical maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Industrial electrical experience

Interpret schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or National Diploma

Tools

PLC systems

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead electrical maintenance operations at our East London site. You will develop proactive plans, mentor technicians, and troubleshoot complex electrical issues to maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires hands-on experience with HV/LV systems, PLCs, and automation, plus strong leadership and communication skills to drive continuous improvement.