Shift Electrical Engineer

Shift Electrical Engineer

Shift Pattern 3 Shift (6-2, 2-10, 10-6) - Monday to Friday

Salary: £45,000 to £52,000 + Pension + Overtime + Benefits

Location:

Middleton

Reference: 7326/JB

A leading UK manufacturer established over 100 years, part of a secure group, specialising in a variety of consumer products. The company offers a secure environment with opportunities to develop skills and forge a career path.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively.
• Fault find PLC‑controlled machinery.
• Maintain three‑phase motors, control circuits and variable speed drives.
• Troubleshoot electrical safety circuits and relay logic.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Work safely and comply with all Health & Safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise machine downtime.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• ONC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC fault diagnosis, three‑phase motor control, relay logic, AC & DC variable speed drives, electric safety circuits, and sensors (proximity, optical, etc.).
• Experience working with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron or Telemecanique equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Good IT skills and experience using maintenance management systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.

There is a large amount of development on offer, with the possibility of taking on a supervisory role in the future.