Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Description

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work within a large–scale heavy–engineering manufacturing facility. You ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, and fault–finding on a range of industrial plant and machinery, including slitting/decoiling lines, pickling lines, laser equipment, and coil recovery systems.

This is a hands–on role with a strong electrical bias, working closely alongside mechanical engineers to keep production running in a high–demand, high–output environment.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair factory and process machinery Fault–find on 415V, 240V, 110V, and 24V AC/DC systems Interpret and follow circuit diagrams to support fault diagnosis Work with PLCs to identify inputs and outputs (no programming required) Troubleshoot overhead cranes, remote handsets, contactor functions, and fuses Basic maintenance on DC drives and inverters (advantageous) Maintain and upgrade high–bay lighting to LED systems Test emergency lighting and evacuation alarms Assist in circuit design and control panel builds Support general site maintenance tasks (mechanical work approx. 30%) What We re Looking For

Essential:

Several years of UK–based heavy industrial maintenance experience Time–served apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) in Electrical Installation or Maintenance Strong electrical fault–finding and installation skills across various voltages PLC familiarity for I/O identification Ability to interpret complex electrical diagrams Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and overtime Own hand tools and ability to pass a drug & alcohol screening Desirable:

18th Edition IEE Regulations Experience with slitting/decoiling machinery Knowledge of DC drives/inverters Forklift, cherry picker, and overhead crane certification What s On Offer

Competitive hourly rate (GBP16.09/hour) with total earnings around GBP36.5k/year Overtime enhancements: Midweek OT 1.2 Saturday OT 1.5 Sunday OT 2.0 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company pension scheme (3% employer match) Death in service cover and healthcare cash plan after qualifying period Stable, long–term role in a specialist heavy–engineering environment Apply now if you re an electrically skilled maintenance engineer looking for a challenging, well–paid, and stable career in heavy engineering.

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