Electrical Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryDesford, LeicestershirepermanentPosted: 27 July 2026
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New Desford | Permanent | Manufacturing
We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join one of the UK's leading manufacturers within the building materials industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering team responsible for maintaining highly automated production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement work to maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.
Responsibilities
✔ Electrical fault finding and repairs
✔ Planned preventative maintenance
✔ Support plant improvement projects
✔ Work on PLC-controlled equipment, drives and automated systems
✔ Liaise with production to ensure maximum equipment availability
✔ Maintain high health & safety standards
About You
* Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent
* Manufacturing or heavy industrial maintenance experience
* Strong electrical fault-finding skills
* Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, drives and control systems
* Positive, proactive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
This is a permanent opportunity with an industry-leading manufacturer offering long-term career development
New Desford | Permanent | Manufacturing
We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join one of the UK's leading manufacturers within the building materials industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering team responsible for maintaining highly automated production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
You'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement work to maximise plant performance and minimise downtime.
Responsibilities
✔ Electrical fault finding and repairs
✔ Planned preventative maintenance
✔ Support plant improvement projects
✔ Work on PLC-controlled equipment, drives and automated systems
✔ Liaise with production to ensure maximum equipment availability
✔ Maintain high health & safety standards
About You
* Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent
* Manufacturing or heavy industrial maintenance experience
* Strong electrical fault-finding skills
* Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, drives and control systems
* Positive, proactive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
This is a permanent opportunity with an industry-leading manufacturer offering long-term career development