Electrical maintenance engineer

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Location:

Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Industry: Manufacturing (Non‑Food)

Salary: £41,000 + £2,000 shift allowance + overtime

Hours:

Monday to Friday, rotating shifts (5:45 am‑2:15 pm for two weeks; 2:15 pm‑10:45 pm for one week)

• Product discounts
• 33 days annual leave
• Wellbeing and health cover
• Onsite gym and subsidised canteen
• Pension scheme
• Additional perks

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a manufacturing site in Scunthorpe. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of machinery and maintaining productivity across the facility.

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure optimal machinery performance.
• Use Shire Systems to log and manage all PPM tasks.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, with an emphasis on Siemens PLC systems.
• Manage and prioritise workload effectively, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Work collaboratively within a team, promoting a solutions‑driven approach.
• Maintain adequate stock levels in the engineering stores and promptly order parts as needed.
• Always follow health and safety guidelines and company policies.

• Apprentice‑trained in Maintenance Engineering with an electrical bias.
• Hold a 16th Edition qualification or higher in electrical installations (desirable but not essential).
• Experience with Siemens PLC systems (highly advantageous).
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and work independently.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a positive, 'can‑do' attitude.
• Team player committed to achieving results and supporting colleagues.
• Capable of seeing tasks through to completion.

• You thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoy solving problems.
• You are solutions‑oriented, motivated, and take pride in delivering high‑quality work.
• You are reliable, organised, and take ownership of your responsibilities.