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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knottingley

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to provide both proactive and reactive electrical support within an operational environment. The role focuses on fault finding, emergency repairs, and ensuring all electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

The position includes participation in an on-call rota to respond to breakdowns and urgent issues outside of normal working hours.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to electrical breakdowns and emergency call-outs in a timely and effective manner

Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on a range of electrical systems and equipment

Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure equipment reliability and longevity

Maintain compliance with all relevant electrical, safety, and regulatory standards

Work on electrical components including motors, contactors, relays, and inverters

Support and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems where required

Minimise downtime and ensure production or operational continuity

Accurately record all maintenance activities using internal systems

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance

Collaborate with wider engineering and operational teams

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety at all times

Working Pattern & Benefits

Salary: £41,298.40 per annum

Hourly Rate: £19.85 per hour

Working Hours (Flexible Options): 

06:00 - 14:00

07:00 - 15:00

08:00 - 16:00

On-Call Rota: 

1 week in every 4

Overtime Rates: 

Monday to Saturday: Time and a half (1.5x)

Sunday: Double time (2x)

Call-Out Payments: 

Weekday: £109.39

Weekend: £145.86

Assisted Call-Out Payments: 

Weekday: £131.61

Weekend: £168.08

Additional Benefits: 

Call-out allowance

Opportunity for overtime

Structured team environment

Team & Environment

Site-based role within a well-established operational facility

Approximately 200+ employees on site

Small, close-knit electrical team (approx. 4 engineers)

Hands-on, fast-paced environment requiring responsiveness and teamwork

Performance Measures

Speed and effectiveness of response to breakdowns and call-outs

Reduction in equipment downtime

Reliability and availability of electrical systems

Compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Quality and accuracy of maintenance records

Core Competencies

Strong health and safety awareness

Problem-solving and fault-finding ability

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Reliability and accountability

Flexibility and responsiveness

Technical Requirements

Qualified Electrician (desierable)

Strong experience with:Working knowledge of PLC systems (fault finding / basic diagnostics) 

Contactors

Relays

Inverters

Electric motors

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

Experience

Previous experience in a maintenance or industrial environment

Proven ability to respond to breakdowns and carry out repairs under pressure

Experience working within an on-call or shift-based role (preferred)

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