Electrical Maintenance Engineer (a.k.a. Someone Who Knows What That Flashing Light Means)

£51,916 | 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 lates)

This isn’t an “electrical support function.” It’s a job fixing stuff before it catches fire.

And if you’ve worked in a factory before, you know exactly what I mean.

This is a solid maintenance team, keeping things ticking over at a brick manufacturing site. It''s not glamorous. It’s not full of buzzwords. It’s just real engineering work – getting your hands dirty, solving problems, and keeping the plant alive.

Some things you’ll be doing:

• Fixing faults before anyone in management even notices there’s a problem
• Programming Siemens PLCs (and poking around inside others)
• Installing kit, running tests, doing PPMs, and hitting breakdowns head-on
• Getting involved with lean projects and SSOW docs (yes, the paperwork has to be done – sorry)
• Basically making sure the electrics don’t let the whole place down

You’ll be working a 4-on, 4-off shift – 2 days (6am–6pm), 2 lates (12pm–12am). Then you''re off for 4. Sleep in. Do the school run. Go fishing. Whatever.

You’ll need:

• An Electrical Engineering qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Experience in a manufacturing or factory setting
• A clue when it comes to health & safety (you’ve got one pair of hands – look after them)
• The ability to get stuck in and not complain when things get hectic
• Knowledge of PLCs and fault-finding (if you’re handy with a meter, even better)

Nice to have, but not essential:

• 17th/18th Edition
• HNC/HND
• An actual apprenticeship under your belt
• Experience in heavy industry

In return, you’ll get:

• £51,916 a year (paid weekly)
• Overtime if you want it
• A say in how things run – and a manager who listens
• Training, pension, life assurance
• And the chance to become a shareholder in the company

There’s a load of company blurb I could throw in here – international presence, ISO this, sustainability that – but let’s be honest: if the job sounds good, you’ll want a chat. If it doesn’t, you won’t.

If you’re up for something hands-on, solid, and actually rewarding, hit apply or drop me a line.