Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Redmore Recruitment limited
Harleston · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Harleston, Norfolk
Category
Banking and Financial Services
Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Location: Needham
Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday Friday 8am 4pm then following a 2-month training period a shift pattern of 6am 2pm and 2pm 10pm (with shift allowance) will follow.
(Additional 1 Saturday per month paid overtime)
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer (with mechanical knowledge and experience) to support the reliability and performance of their manufacturing operations. The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will conduct planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose electrical faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
This opportunity is ideal for a proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding and problem solving within a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will be a resilient team player with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting electrical maintenance, repairs, fault diagnosis, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and equipment to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.
You will work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Reliability
Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs
Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns to minimise production downtime
Diagnose and rectify faults on PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, control panels, and associated equipment
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Support condition monitoring and reliability improvement activities
Production Support
Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning projects
Identify recurring faults and implement effective corrective actions
Recommend improvements to enhance plant performance and reliability
Health, Safety & Quality
Work safely at all times, following site health and safety procedures
Apply full Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures before conducting maintenance work
Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards
Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
Help maintain equipment to ensure products are manufactured to quality specifications xwzovoh
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to projects focused on reducing downtime and increasing efficiency
Support automation and control system improvements
Drive initiatives that improve operational performance and reliability
About You
You will be a motivated and resilient engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills and a commitment to safe working practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship
Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience with PLCs, inverters, motors, drives, and control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Desirable
18th Edition Electrical Qualification
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Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Location: Needham
Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday Friday 8am 4pm then following a 2-month training period a shift pattern of 6am 2pm and 2pm 10pm (with shift allowance) will follow.
(Additional 1 Saturday per month paid overtime)
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer (with mechanical knowledge and experience) to support the reliability and performance of their manufacturing operations. The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will conduct planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose electrical faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
This opportunity is ideal for a proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding and problem solving within a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will be a resilient team player with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.
The Role
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting electrical maintenance, repairs, fault diagnosis, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and equipment to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.
You will work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Reliability
Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs
Respond quickly to electrical breakdowns to minimise production downtime
Diagnose and rectify faults on PLCs, drives, motors, sensors, control panels, and associated equipment
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Support condition monitoring and reliability improvement activities
Production Support
Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning projects
Identify recurring faults and implement effective corrective actions
Recommend improvements to enhance plant performance and reliability
Health, Safety & Quality
Work safely at all times, following site health and safety procedures
Apply full Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures before conducting maintenance work
Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards
Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
Help maintain equipment to ensure products are manufactured to quality specifications xwzovoh
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to projects focused on reducing downtime and increasing efficiency
Support automation and control system improvements
Drive initiatives that improve operational performance and reliability
About You
You will be a motivated and resilient engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills and a commitment to safe working practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship
Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience with PLCs, inverters, motors, drives, and control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Desirable
18th Edition Electrical Qualification