Shift Electrical Engineer

ETS Consulting Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Overtime pay

Benefits

Job summary

ETS Consulting Ltd in Middleton is seeking a Shift Electrical Engineer for a three-shift pattern (6-2, 2-10, 10-6, Monday to Friday). The role involves carrying out PPM across manufacturing equipment, diagnosing and repairing electrical faults, and fault finding PLC-controlled machinery.

You will maintain three-phase motors, control circuits and VSDs, read electrical schematics, and document maintenance in CMMS. The position offers a pension, overtime, and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven fault diagnosis and repair skills on PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Commitment to health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively.
• Fault find PLC-controlled machinery.
• Maintain three-phase motors, control circuits and variable speed drives.
• Troubleshoot electrical safety circuits and relay logic.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Complete maintenance documentation using the CMMS.
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Work safely and comply with Health & Safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise machine downtime.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ONC in Electrical Engineering

Electrical fault-finding

PLC fault diagnosis

Three-phase motor control

Relay logic

AC & DC variable speed drives

Electrical safety circuits

Sensors (proximity, optical)

Read electrical drawings/schematics

Prioritise workloads under pressure

Education

ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens equipment

Mitsubishi equipment

Omron equipment

Telemecanique equipment

CMMS

IT skills

Job description

Shift Electrical Engineer

Shift Pattern 3 Shift (6-2, 2-10, 10-6) - Monday to Friday

Salary: £45,000 to £52,000 + Pension + Overtime + Benefits

Location: Middleton

Reference: 7326/JB

The Company

A leading UK manufacturer established over 100 years, part of a secure group, specialising in a variety of consumer products. The company offers a secure environment with opportunities to develop skills and forge a career path.

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively.
• Fault find PLC‑controlled machinery.
• Maintain three‑phase motors, control circuits and variable speed drives.
• Troubleshoot electrical safety circuits and relay logic.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Work safely and comply with all Health & Safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise machine downtime.

Key Skills

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC fault diagnosis, three‑phase motor control, relay logic, AC & DC variable speed drives, electric safety circuits, and sensors (proximity, optical, etc.).
• Experience working with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron or Telemecanique equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Good IT skills and experience using maintenance management systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.

There is a large amount of development on offer, with the possibility of taking on a supervisory role in the future.