Details:
- Salary: £39,000 - 43,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: North Lincolnshire
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
Electrical Maintenance Engineer – PLC / Automation
Location: Barton-upon-Humber
Salary: £39,000 – £43,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days) – 5:30am to 4:00pm
A recruiter is currently working with a well-established manufacturing business in North Linconshire to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support the performance and reliability of automated production equipment. This role would suit an engineer with a strong electrical bias and experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and industrial automation systems.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production and automation equipment.
Provide a rapid response to electrical faults and breakdowns to minimise downtime.
Perform electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on automated machinery.
Work with PLC-controlled systems, including fault finding and diagnostics on:
Allen Bradley PLCs
Siemens PLCs
Schneider PLCs
Maintain and troubleshoot inverters / variable speed drives (VSDs).
Diagnose faults across input and output systems, sensors, and control circuits.
Maintain and repair electric motors and associated drive systems.
Support the maintenance and reliability of automated production lines and CNC equipment.
Record all maintenance activities using the CMMS system.
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed when working on electrical systems and equipment.
Work closely with engineering and production teams to maintain efficient factory operations.
Candidate Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Strong electrical maintenance background within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience working with PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider).
Experience with inverters / variable speed drives, motors, and electrical control systems.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations is desirable.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
Ability to work under pressure in a reactive maintenance environment.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently and use initiative when solving technical problems.
A proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
This opportunity is ideal for an electrically biased maintenance engineer looking to work with modern automated production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, offering a competitive salary and structured shift pattern