Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Posted: 29th April 2026
  • Salary: Up to £58072 per annum + Bonus + Premium OT, Leading Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17102
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  • Start Date: ASAP
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Our client is a UK leading manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK, and they are now looking to extend their engineering division with an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at their brand new manufacturing sites close to the area of Desford.

The basic salary is £58K+ plus performance bonus, plus overtime paid at a premium of x1.5 / x2. The shift pattern is 4 On, 4 Off. (5:30 -18:00 / 17:30-06:00).

The company is a UK leading, specialist manufacturer and has a strong, well-respected reputation that’s continued for well over 100 years. They are a very organised, fast paced and efficient company who have strong management structures in place along with state-of-the-art modern technology and machinery. Anyone who has the opportunity to work for this company is provided with consistent training, development opportunities and up skilling.

What’s in it for you as a Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Basic salary of £58K plus a performance bonus (OTE £65K+)
  • TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT – Our client aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development programme such as PLC training
  • Company pension up to 10% (you put 5% or more they will put 10%)
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Overtime opportunities paid at a premium of x1.5 / x2 for those who want it.

Roles and Responsibilities of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Responsible for plant wide proactive and reactive Electrical Maintenance activities to ensure the optimum performance of the factory.
  • Carry out PPM schedules and Reactive Maintenance Activities as required.
  • Carry out work upon all electrical elements such as motors, invertors, safety circuits, performing basic fault finding on PLC’s etc. Extensive training will also be provided on Siemens PLC S7 TIA portal systems along with further upskilling opportunities.

To Be Successful as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • You will need to hold the following Electrical Vocational and Technical qualifications to be considered: City and Guilds Level 3 AND BTEC Level 3 or higher with NVQ Level 3, OR be Apprentice trained to level 3 or equivalent.
  • Strong planned and reactive electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer

In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill sets and progress your career.

 
 

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