Job Description
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing specialist in Market Weighton near York.
This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency through expert fault finding, repair, and proactive maintenance.
You will support a fast-paced production environment by diagnosing complex electrical issues and contributing to long-term reliability projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Responding to electrical breakdowns quickly to minimise production downtime.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults in PLC systems, control panels, drives, motors, and sensors.
- Carrying out scheduled electrical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
- Ensuring all activities are performed safely by following full LOTO procedures and site safety protocols.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting condition-based monitoring.
- Actively contributing to automation upgrades and efficiency improvement projects.
- Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new plant equipment.
What You Need
- A time-served Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
- Solid experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong technical competence in fault finding on PLCs, inverters, and control systems.
- The ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics.
- An analytical approach to problem-solving and diagnosing technical faults.
- 18th Edition certification is highly desirable. xwzovoh
Why You'll Love This Job
- Friendly working hours Monday to Friday, rotating earlies and lates (6-2 / 2-10)
- 1 in 4 Saturdays with paid overtime
- Generous holiday 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
If you're interest to join a well-established, market-leading company with a nationwide network of sites, then apply today!