Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)

Location - Derby (site-based) with European travel 1 week out of 4

£45,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience)

travel expenses fully covered

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Overview

We are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team based in Derby. This is a hands-on role working on specialist rail inspection and testing equipment, with regular travel across Europe (approximately one week per month).

This position suits an engineer with a strong electrical background, some controls/PLC exposure, and practical workshop and site-based experience. The role is broader than a standard maintenance engineer and offers long-term development within a specialist engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and support of specialist rail inspection equipment
Working with ultrasonic testing equipment and associated control systems
Fault-finding and maintenance on PLCs and HMI controls
Electrical build and modification work, including cable manufacturing
Crimping
Soldering
Loom and cable assembly
Basic mechanical assembly and support work where required
Working in depots, workshops, and occasionally trackside environments
European travel to customer sites (typically 1 week per month)
Working as part of a team – no lone working (especially during first 12 months)

Skills & Experience Required for Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Essential:

Electrical engineering background
Experience in maintenance, fault-finding, or service engineering roles
Comfortable working on site and in depot/workshop environments
Willingness to travel across Europe regularly

Desirable (but not essential):

PLC and HMI experience
Exposure to electronic assemblies, PCBs, or control panels
Experience manufacturing cables (crimping, soldering, loom build)
Rail industry experience
PTS (training can be provided)

Travel & Working Arrangements

Based on site in Derby
European travel approx. 1 week per month
Main countries include:
Italy, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden
All travel expenses covered
Uplifted pay rates apply when working in Sweden and Switzerland (based on local rules and hours worked)

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Benefits

AXA health / care plan (tax-deductible)
Pension scheme
Full training and support, including PTS if required
Working within a collaborative engineering team (no lone working policy)
Expenses fully covered with company card provided
Overtime available at normal rate or can be taken in lieu