Electrical maintenance engineer

Location: Penwortham

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Preston
Salary: £43,000 + Annual Bonus + Company Benefits
Shift Pattern:
Monday – Friday (Double Days)

A well-established manufacturing business based in Preston is looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

The company is currently enjoying a period of strong growth and has a number of exciting improvement and investment projects planned throughout 2026, making this a fantastic time to join a forward-thinking organisation that continues to invest in both its people and its facilities.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment across the site. Working as part of a skilled maintenance team, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned electrical maintenance, helping to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on manufacturing equipment

Respond to electrical breakdowns and faults quickly and effectively

Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site

Fault finding on PLC-controlled and automated machinery

Work closely with production teams to maximise machine availability

Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety procedures

About You:

Apprentice trained or qualified in Electrical Engineering (NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent)

Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment

Strong electrical fault finding and diagnostic skills

Knowledge of PLC systems and automated machinery would be beneficial

Proactive approach with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement

If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure role with long-term development opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with exciting plans for the future