Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: East MidlandsSalary: £50,000 – £55,000 per year + OvertimeHours: Shift-basedJob Type: Permanent / Contract / Temporary
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy production site in the midlands . This is a full-time position focused on maintaining, fault-finding, and improving a wide range of plant and production equipment.
You will play a key role in ensuring machinery operates efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime, while also contributing to continuous improvement and project work.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Fault Finding:
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Diagnose and repair faults on production machinery and control systems
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Maintain PLC and computer-controlled systems
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Support plant services and electrical distribution systems
Planned & Preventative Maintenance:
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Carry out scheduled maintenance across process and safety systems
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Maintain electrical distribution systems to ensure reliability and compliance
Testing & Diagnostics:
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Test electrical installations using appropriate equipment
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Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Project Work:
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Assist in delivering small electrical projects from concept to commissioning
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Design basic electrical control systems
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Produce electrical drawings
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Order components and materials
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Build, install, and commission new or upgraded equipment
Skills & Experience Required
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Recognised electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, City & Guilds, or NVQ Level 3)
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
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Experience working with production plant systems, including:
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PLCs
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Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and soft starters
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Sensors and process control systems
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Weighing equipment
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Experience in planned and preventative maintenance
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Ability to confidently read and interpret electrical schematics
Desirable Skills
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PLC programming experience (particularly Mitsubishi or Siemens)
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Multi-skilled background with mechanical or pneumatic knowledge
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Inspection and testing qualifications
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Previous experience within food manufacturing or a similar environment
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
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Overtime opportunities
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Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business
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Exposure to a wide range of equipment and projects
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Opportunity to develop skills in both maintenance and project work
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