Electrical Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryRed StreetpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowMulti-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically Biased)
4 on 4 off (days only 08.00 - 20.00)
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
£52,000
The Role
The Maintenance Engineer will support the engineering team in delivering an effective maintenance programme through planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance. You'll play a key role in ensuring consistency across all production areas while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and project activities.
Assist with site-wide technical compliance, ensuring a rapid response to breakdowns and maintaining effective production cover at all times
Carry out planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance across site to maximise plant efficiency
Provide a fast and effective response to production breakdowns
Support and manage external contractors during installation or improvement projects
Build strong working relationships with production teams to minimise downtime
Ensure efficient use of engineering stores and minimise waste/costs
Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping within engineering areas
Work closely with the Engineering Manager to optimise labour and material costs
Ensure effective shift handovers and clear communication within the engineering team
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the plant
Maintain high Health & Safety standards, ensuring compliance at all times
Skills & Experience Requirements
Apprentice trained or relevant Electrical Engineering qualifications
Strong understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and fault finding
Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues efficiently
Experience reading electrical schematics and using testing equipment
Knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe working practices
PLC experience (desirable)
Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance tracking
Computer literate
Benefits
Competitive rates of pay
Free membership of the Healthshield cash plan
Pension scheme
The opportunity to progress your career
Access to training
The opportunity to work for a company with people at its heart
#INDENG
4 on 4 off (days only 08.00 - 20.00)
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
£52,000
The Role
The Maintenance Engineer will support the engineering team in delivering an effective maintenance programme through planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance. You'll play a key role in ensuring consistency across all production areas while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and project activities.
Assist with site-wide technical compliance, ensuring a rapid response to breakdowns and maintaining effective production cover at all times
Carry out planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance across site to maximise plant efficiency
Provide a fast and effective response to production breakdowns
Support and manage external contractors during installation or improvement projects
Build strong working relationships with production teams to minimise downtime
Ensure efficient use of engineering stores and minimise waste/costs
Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping within engineering areas
Work closely with the Engineering Manager to optimise labour and material costs
Ensure effective shift handovers and clear communication within the engineering team
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the plant
Maintain high Health & Safety standards, ensuring compliance at all times
Skills & Experience Requirements
Apprentice trained or relevant Electrical Engineering qualifications
Strong understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and fault finding
Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues efficiently
Experience reading electrical schematics and using testing equipment
Knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe working practices
PLC experience (desirable)
Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance tracking
Computer literate
Benefits
Competitive rates of pay
Free membership of the Healthshield cash plan
Pension scheme
The opportunity to progress your career
Access to training
The opportunity to work for a company with people at its heart
#INDENG