Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Knowsley Business Park, Prescot (L34)
Salary: £42,000 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility based in Knowsley, Merseyside.

Working within a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement of high-speed manufacturing and production equipment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical fault-finding skills, with supporting mechanical knowledge, to maximise plant availability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the site's maintenance schedule and engineering standards.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults using a systematic fault-finding approach.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, photoelectric devices, proximity switches, safety circuits, inverters (VFDs), contractors, relays and control panels.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning following repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.
• Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, modifications and planned shutdown activities.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Participate in engineering shift handovers, communicating equipment status, outstanding issues and completed works.

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Proven experience maintaining manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, automation or production machinery.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and carry out systematic fault diagnosis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.

Monday to Friday

• week 1: 06:00 14:00
• week 2: 14:00 22:00

No night shifts.

• £42,000 basic salary flexible doe
• Permanent position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to work within a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Stable business with ongoing investment in plant and equipment
• Supportive engineering team with opportunities for technical development