At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out electrical maintenance and fault finding on modern production machinery.
- Company: Join a leading UK manufacturer with a strong engineering focus.
- Benefits: Earn £55,100 plus premium overtime and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy a continental shift pattern with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Secure a well-paid role with genuine career progression in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 45000 £ per year.
Job Location: Crewe area Staffordshire Cheshire border
Job Reward: £55,100 + Premium Overtime + Excellent Benefits OTE up to £60k
Job Type: Permanent
Job Industry and client: Manufacturing, instantly recognisable PLC market leader in manufacturing
Are you an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a well-paid role with long-term security, excellent benefits, and genuine career progression? Our client is a leading UK manufacturer investing heavily in its engineering function and is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its established maintenance team at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Crewe postcode area.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers from manufacturing, FMCG, food, packaging, building products, automotive, process, heavy engineering, plastics, chemical or industrial production environments who enjoy fault finding, problem-solving and working on modern production equipment.
The Role – Electrical Maintenance Engineer
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will support production by carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities across a varied manufacturing plant. You will diagnose faults, minimise downtime and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
- Electrical fault finding and repairs on production machinery
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Reactive maintenance and breakdown response
- Working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Assisting with equipment upgrades and reliability improvements
- Liaising effectively with production and engineering teams
Role Requirements – Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Applications are welcomed from electrically qualified engineers with experience in a manufacturing or production environment. You may hold:
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering
- City & Guilds Electrical Qualifications
- ONC/HNC/HND Engineering preferred
- 18th Edition preferred
Experience of the following would be advantageous:
- PLC fault finding and diagnostics
- Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Industrial electrical systems
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Mechanical maintenance and fitting
- Continuous process or high-volume manufacturing environments
What's on Offer?
- £55,100 annual salary including shift allowance
- Premium overtime rates
- Continental shift pattern (4 on / 4 off)
- Company pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance
- Share purchase schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Long service awards
- Ongoing training and development
- Excellent career progression opportunities
To apply, please send your CV quoting reference Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Keele.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Telford employer: Omega Leeds
Join a global manufacturing leader in Stroud as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where you will benefit from a competitive salary package, generous bonuses, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on innovation and automation, this world-class facility offers a dynamic environment for you to enhance your skills while maintaining cutting-edge machinery that produces market-leading consumer products. Enjoy a flexible working pattern and a variety of learning opportunities that ensure your career progression is both meaningful and rewarding.
