Electrical Engineer - Days

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 449436
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 12/10/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £55000 - £55000 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Engineering
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining electrical equipment, improving machinery reliability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

You will play a key role in electrical fault-finding, equipment upgrades and maintenance planning, ensuring plant and machinery operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, installations and modifications on production machinery and plant equipment.
  • Diagnose electrical faults and breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.
  • Maintain and improve PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, motors and associated electrical equipment.
  • Plan equipment upgrades and replacement of obsolete systems to improve reliability and performance.
  • Support preventative maintenance programmes using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
  • Produce and update electrical drawings, PLC programmes and control documentation.
  • Support equipment installations, commissioning and engineering improvement projects.
  • Complete risk assessments and ensure compliance with electrical safety legislation and safe working practices.
  • Provide technical guidance to colleagues and promote a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

About You

  • Time-served Electrical Engineering Apprentice or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of BS 7671, the Electricity at Work Regulations and safe isolation procedures.
  • Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell knowledge would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems, electrical drawings and systematic fault-finding.
  • A proactive, methodical approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Apply Today

If you are a hands-on Electrical Engineer looking to develop your skills and make a real impact on equipment reliability within a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

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