Electrical Engineer

Job description

About Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer to join our team. As a core member of the maintenance function, you will carry out reactive, predictive, and planned electrical maintenance across our fixed plant operations. This role is site-based and plays a critical part in ensuring plant reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Working hours are: Friday to Monday 0700 to 1700.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs on fixed plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems including motors, drives, control panels, conveyors, shredders, balers, and associated plant equipment.
• Maintain and fault-find on three-phase power systems, control circuits, PLCs, inverters, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Complete and maintain all maintenance records and documentation using the CMMS system.
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of safe isolation and LOTOTO procedures.
• Work safely in accordance with company policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Follow OEM maintenance schedules, technical documentation, and company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant reliability and reduce downtime
• Collaborate effectively with mechanical engineers, contractors, and operational teams to minimise disruption to production.

About You:

• Proven experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial electrical systems within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, recycling, quarrying, or process plant environment.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and electrical fault diagnosis.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Maintenance.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification desirable.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads, and respond effectively to plant breakdowns.
• Proven track record of experience in a comparable Fixed Plant Electrical Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £42,000 and £54,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English