via Reed · 9 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Derby Full-time GBP 50,000 – 55,000
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Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a leading manufacturing business in Derby to recruit a highly skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer.

Location: Derby
Salary: £55,000 p.a.
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - Rotating 3 Shifts

  • 6:00am - 2:00pm

  • 2:00pm - 10:00pm

  • 10:00pm - 6:00am

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work within a fast-paced FMCG environment, supporting cutting-edge automation and production systems.

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting and improving a wide range of manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment.

  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults on automated production lines.

  • Perform PLC fault finding and support automation systems.

  • Maintain motor control systems, drives and electrical distribution equipment.

  • Support robotic systems and automated machinery.

  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant performance.

  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

About You

To be successful in this Electrical Maintenance Engineer position, you will possess:

  • Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

  • Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

  • Strong PLC fault-finding skills.

  • Versatile individual with strong electrical expertise and the ability to fault-find across complex automated production machinery.

  • Experience with motor controls, inverters and automation systems.

  • Knowledge of robotics and automated production equipment.

  • A flexible and hands-on approach to maintenance engineering.

  • Excellent problem-solving and fault-diagnosis abilities.

What's On Offer?
  • Competitive salary of £55,000

  • Monday to Friday shift pattern.

  • Opportunity to work with advanced automation and robotic technology.

  • Stable and growing manufacturing business.

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

  • Supportive engineering and leadership team.

If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business in Derby, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Kerry Hill for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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