Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Knowsley Business Park, Prescot (L34) Salary: £42,000 per annum Contract: Permanent

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility based in Knowsley, Merseyside .

Working within a multi-skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement of high-speed manufacturing and production equipment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong electrical fault-finding skills, with supporting mechanical knowledge, to maximise plant availability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the site's maintenance schedule and engineering standards.

Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and pneumatic faults using a systematic fault-finding approach.

Respond to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.

Maintain and troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, photoelectric devices, proximity switches, safety circuits, inverters (VFDs), contactors, relays and control panels.

Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.

Perform electrical testing, component replacement and machine recommissioning following repairs.

Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and increase production efficiency.

Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, modifications and planned shutdown activities.

Complete maintenance documentation accurately using CMMS or maintenance management systems.

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Permit to Work systems and risk assessme...