Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Nantwich, Congleton, Leek, Stafford, Stone, Market Drayton, Winsford, Northwich, Macclesfield, Uttoxeter, Alsager, Sandbach, Middlewich, Kidsgrove, Audley, Holmes Chapel, Whitchurch, Telford, and surrounding areas.
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.
Role Duties include Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- 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.
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering
- City & Guilds Electrical Qualifications
- ONC/HNC/HND Engineering preferred
- 18th Edition preferred
- Apprenticeship
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? Electrical Maintenance Engineer
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 Keele. 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.
£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
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Keele employer: Omega Plc
At Omega PLC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our team members. As a Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Officer, you'll enjoy a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and environmental performance, alongside a competitive benefits package including a company vehicle and pension scheme. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a tangible impact across multiple projects in the South East, you'll find a rewarding career path that empowers you to influence positive change in the construction industry.
