Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Redcar
Salary: £46,460 per annum - Inclusive of Shift Allowance
Shift Pattern: 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am)

The Opportunity

A leading UK industrial and processing organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team at a modern production facility in Redcar.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive maintenance professional to play a key role in maximising plant availability, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of operational availability through effective planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose equipment faults and carry out repairs efficiently, minimising production downtime.
• Develop and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and inspection programmes.
• Analyse recurring equipment issues and implement engineered solutions to improve reliability.
• Carry out maintenance and repair work on plant machinery and associated equipment.
• Liaise with external contractors to coordinate specialist maintenance and repair activities.
• Support continuous improvement projects across the site.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and engineering best practice.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately documented and recorded.

Essential Skills & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification (electrical bias preferred).
• Experience maintaining production or manufacturing machinery.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with:
  • PLC-controlled equipment
  • Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
  • Relay logic circuits
  • Electrical control panels
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £46,460.
• Comprehensive pension scheme.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• Retail, leisure, holiday, and travel discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Long-term career stability within a well-established and growing organisation.

This position would suit a motivated maintenance professional looking to develop their career within a business that invests in its people, values continuous improvement, and operates at the forefront of modern industrial operations. To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV for consideration.