Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Based in Wolverhampton  Circa £50,000 package
We are seeking a talented Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading Wolverhampton based manufacturer, looking after all aspects of their workshop operation.
This role is very hands on and will offer something different everyday. An electrical maintenance engineer ensures the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical systems and equipment. They achieve this through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing infrastructure like press machines, CNC machines and automated equipment.
This is a shop-floor-based role, requiring a proactive engineer who is comfortable working directly on machinery, solving problems in real time, and supporting production demands.
Benefits and contract for electrical maintenance engineer:
Circa £50,000 per annum base salary
38 hours per week
Day shift - 0700 - 1600 with early finish Friday
Pension enrolment
28 days holiday per annum
Onsite parking
Onsite canteen
Ongoing support and training

Key Responsibilities of the electrical maintenance engineer:
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across fabrication equipment
Carry out hands-on fault finding and repair to minimise downtime in a fast-paced fabrication environment
Program, diagnose, and modify PLC systems
Configure and maintain HMI systems, ensuring operators have reliable and efficient machine interfaces
Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of fabrication and automation equipment
Diagnose and resolve faults in, PLC control systems, HMI/operator panels, drives, motors, encoders, and sensors
Work closely with production teams to optimise equipment performance and process efficiency
Maintain up-to-date electrical schematics, PLC programs, and HMI documentation
Support preventative maintenance and continuous improvement projects across the fabrication shop
Ensure compliance with electrical standards, machine safety, and health & safety regulations
Integrate robots with PLC systems and automated production lines
Troubleshoot robotic faults including controllers, teach pendants, sensors, and vision systems
Required Skills & Experience for the electrical maintenance engineer:
Proven experience in a hands-on electrical engineering role within fabrication, heavy manufacturing, or metalworking environments
Strong working knowledge of:

- PLC programming, diagnostics, and modification
Robotics experience is essential, ideally within fabrication - Programming and fault finding
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and control system schematics
Strong, practical problem-solving ability
Integrate sensors, drives, and robotic systems into automated workflows
Support commissioning of new production lines and equipment
Ensure compliance with:
- BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
- Machinery safety standards (UKCA / CE marking)
Implement and maintain robot safety systems:
- Light curtains
- Interlocks
- Emergency stops
Conduct risk assessments for automated and robotic equipment Qualifications & Knowledge of electrical maintenance engineer:
HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Testing qualification
BS7671 18th Edition wiring regulations Level 3 or above
Knowledge of:
Three-phase systems
Motors, drives, and VFDs
Sensors and safety circuits
If you are a experienced electrical maintenance engineer and Wolverhampton is a commutable distance for work - apply today. Please note - applicants selected from the process will be contacted by a consultant.