Electrical Maintenance Engineer

We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well established, globally operating Manufacturing and Engineering organisation based in Helsby. This role will play a key part in maintaining equipment reliability, supporting production efficiency, and contributing to ongoing Engineering improvements across multiple sites.

The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be based primarily at the Helsby site, with regular support required across two additional sites in Stockport. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential.

This is a hands on engineering role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, offering exposure to modern automated production systems, machinery upgrades, and continuous improvement activity. The business is actively investing in its operations, creating opportunities for development and involvement in improvement projects.

Flexibility is an important part of this role, and working patterns may be adjusted from time to time to support business and operational needs. Should structured shift working be introduced, this will be supported with enhanced shift allowances, providing additional earning potential alongside wider operational exposure.

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience), plus potential shift allowance.

Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:00, Friday 07:30–12:50 (38 hours per week).

As part of this role, your main duties as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer will include:

* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support on production equipment.

* Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults on automated manufacturing machinery to minimise downtime.

* Working with Siemens PLC controlled systems, carrying out fault diagnosis and troubleshooting control issues.

* Interpreting and working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to support structured fault finding and repair.

* Maintaining and repairing industrial electrical systems including motors, drives (VSDs/inverters), sensors, encoders, relays, and control panels.

* Supporting installation, commissioning, and upgrade activities for new and existing machinery.

* Working closely with production teams to restore equipment performance quickly and effectively.

* Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives across the site.

* Providing engineering support across Hel...