Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Salary up to £48,000  shift supplements Are you an electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer looking to step into a senior role within a highly automated, technically advanced environment? This is an opportunity to become a key member of an engineering team where your expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills truly matter.

The Role You'll be working in a modern, heavily automated site (approx. 80%) , maintaining and improving a wide range of machinery and systems. The role offers a balanced mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault-finding , with a strong move towards structured, CMMS-driven maintenance. This is more than a hands-on role — you'll be trusted to step up, mentor others, and lead when managers are unavailable , making it ideal for an engineer ready to take on greater responsibility.

Key Responsibilities Electrical isolation and fault-finding on automated equipment PLC fault diagnosis (plug-and-play systems) Mechanical maintenance including pneumatics, motors, chains, and conveyors Maintenance of automation equipment such as:
Conveyors & motorised rollers Automated pickers and shuttles Packaging, bagging, strapping, and labelling machinery Lifts, printers, and production lines Completing maintenance reports, documentation, and spare-parts records Working with contractors and supporting continuous improvement initiatives Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians What We're Looking For Multi-skilled engineer (electrical bias preferred, up to 60/40 mech acceptable) Level 3 qualification (NVQ, Diploma, or equivalent) Confident with PLC fault-finding (Siemens experience desirable) Strong understanding of pneumatics, motors, and automated systems Physically fit and comfortable working at height A proactive engineer with leadership potential and a team-first mindset Shift Pattern & Pay Rotating early, back, and night shifts 1 in 3 Sundays 37.5 hours worked per week (paid allowances applied) Earnings:
Base salary: £43,400 Typical annual earnings with shift supplements: up to £48,000 Why Apply? Work in a technically sophisticated engineering environment Exposure to both legacy and cutting-edge automation Clear opportunity to mentor, lead, and progress your career Strong investment in training, systems, and internal development A role where your experience and initiative are genuinely valued