Electrical Maintenance Engineer – PLC & Automation,Overtime

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.

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!

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