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Salary:£42,611.18 per annum plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours:40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Location:Based at Lossiemouth with travel across Northern Scotland and Scottish Islands as required

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our dedicated mobile team primarily focusing on MOD sites across Northern Scotland. This is a hands-on position where you'll work closely with your team members and customers. Each project brings its own unique requirements and challenges.

This role is wide-ranging and works closely with various departments to ensure maintenance work is carried out safely, promptly and cost effectively. As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for diagnosing, rectifying and maintaining all associated wastewater plant equipment.

What we can offer you;

• 30 days of annual leave plus 3 statutory bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Carry out maintenance and project work across various MOD sites in Northern Scotland
• Work closely with team members and customers to deliver solutions to unique project requirements
• Travel to different locations including Scottish Islands to complete assigned tasks
• Collaborate with external clients on various projects
• Manage Northern PFI project responsibilities
• Participate in ongoing training and qualification programs to enhance skills
• Occasional overnight stays when working on certain projects

What we're looking for;

• Electrical qualification to NVQ level 3 or greater
• Must be able to attain a Ministry of Defence security clearance
• Full UK driving licence
• Fixed Wire Inspection Certification would be desirable
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge would be desirable

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Electrical Maintenance Technician – Offshore Wind

Aberdeen

Salary: Up to £60,000

Rotation: 2 weeks on / off

Reports to: Wind Farm Site Supervisor and O&M Manager

Eden Scott are pleased to be supporting their Offshore Wind Client with the appointment of an Electrical Technician to join the Operations and Maintenance team based from their Aberdeen office. This position will include a mixture of onshore and offshore work.

Position Summary

The Technician/SAP primary role is the ongoing repair and maintenance activities required onshore and offshore for the safe operation of the Wind Farm, in compliance with the site’s procedures and Risk Assessments and in compliance with Wind Turbine Safety Rules.

The candidate will be required to multi-task on a regular basis, and have a strong understanding and contribution to a good safety culture. The role will be on a shift-based pattern (12 hour shifts) but may require some flexibility to meet unplanned operational requirements.

Additional responsibilities will include acting as Senior authorised Person to perform specialised High Voltage switching in compliance with the Site HV Safety Rules. Training will be provided in this discipline however a good understanding of electrical systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• The role is partly onshore and partly offshore depending on weather conditions. As well as the Aberdeen Office and Offshore Wind Farm, the role also requires maintenance activities to be undertaken at a number of sites around Aberdeen (CTV base at the local harbour, Substation to the South of Aberdeen and warehouse storage within Aberdeenshire).
• Work in shifts of 2 weeks on 2 weeks off (during the 2 weeks on shift it is necessary to remain on-call in case of an outage through the night, which requires on-site assistance).

The main Tasks consist of:

• Wind Turbine floating foundations Repair and Maintenance, including:
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and configuration of Windfarm networks
• Monitoring and operation of the floating platform
• Preventive maintenance of floating platform systems: planning and execution
• Troubleshooting remotely and offshore platform systems issues
• Corrective Maintenance
• Sourcing of materials, parts, and external services
• Reporting on floating foundation operation and maintenance

Inspections of wind turbine foundations:

• Participation in inspection planning
• Participation in sourcing of third party subcontractors
• Planning of activities with subcontractors
• Offshore facilitation and monitoring of inspection activities
• Supervision of inspection and associated reporting

Warehouse supervision:

• Parts planning and control
• Equipment planning and control
• PPE planning and control

Support wind farm supervisor with other activities including:

• Liaison with WTG OEM
• Liaison with other offshore and onshore subcontractors
• Substation maintenance

Senior Authorised Person

• Follow Site Safety Rules for SAPs.
• Preparation of HV Switching schedules, subject to approval of the third party provider of HV Safety Rules.
• Issue Safety Documents, subject to approval of the third party provider of HV Safety Rules.
• Reset breakers and investigate substation faults under guidance of the third party provider of HV Safety Rules.
• Liaise with third party provider of HV Safety Rules.

Requirements:

• Experienced in an Electrical Technician / Instrument Technician role or equivalent
• Qualified to HNC / HND Level in Electrical Engineering
• Completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship
• Excellent understanding of Electrical systems
• Driving Licence

To apply for this position please send your CV to

Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who wants to Monday to Friday - Days (8.00am to 4.00pm) for a base salary of up to £50,000 per annum? (Must have electrical certs) If so, then please read on!

The basics:

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Kettering

Hours: Monday to Friday – Days (8.00am-4.00pm) (Some flexibility around these hours if required)

Pay: Up to £0,000 DOE + call out paid at 0 per call out (shared on a rota basis) + OT (paid at x1.5) = earnings of 5,000 and upwards achievable

Holidays: 27 + 8 bank holidays.

Pension: Company pay 5% pension contribution

Overview:

Working in a first-class, modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility; we now require an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team.

Key responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role:

• To maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns
• PPM’s

The ideal candidate / Electrical Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Time served, apprentice trained or above
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar
• An electrical certification

Commutable from: Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift (Mon–Fri)

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients established engineering team within a long-standing, family-run Scottish business. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team.

Key Details:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:20 - 15:50
• Salary: 47,400 per annum (includes flexibility allowance)
• Christmas shutdown every year
• Pension scheme and production-based bonus
• Overtime available at enhanced rates

Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues, including PLC control systems.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and ensure timely repairs.
• Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain safe working practices and effective communication at all times.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver high standards.
• Uphold good housekeeping practices and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You:

• Time-served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Experience working within a production/manufacturing environment with heavy machinery.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
• Flexible and multiskilled, with a willingness to undertake mechanical work.
• Physically fit, due to the nature of the role.
• Excellent communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and successful business where many employees have built long careers. If you are a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a day-shift position with a great work-life balance and competitive salary , we’d love to hear from you.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Midsomer Norton, Radstock

£35,000 – £42,000 + overtime (1.5x)

Double Day Shift Pattern (Mon–Fri)

Early Finish Every Friday

34 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Hols & Christmas Shutdown)

Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite

The Opportunity

Join a well-established, family-oriented manufacturing business with a low staff turnover and excellent working culture. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team of 5 engineers, working across a range of legacy and modern machinery used in printing, packaging, and production.

What You’ll Do

• Electrical and mechanical breakdown response
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM & CBM)
• Fault finding on production machinery
• Installations, upgrades, relocations, modifications
• Working with single and three-phase systems
• Supporting project work and machine improvements
• Collaborating with production and engineering teams

Machinery & Systems Include:

• Conveyors, print & packaging lines
• Motors, drives, control panels
• PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens/Allen Bradley etc.)
• Pneumatics, belts, bearings, pumps
• Automation equipment & sensors

Shift Pattern (Weekly Rotation)

Mornings:

Mon–Wed: 6am–2pm

Thu: 6am–1pm

Fri: 6am–12:30pm

Afternoons:

Mon–Wed: 2pm–10pm

Thu: 1pm–8pm

Fri: 12:30pm–7pm

What We’re Looking For

Time-served Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Experience in manufacturing / production / FMCG / industrial environments

Strong electrical fault finding

Confident with installs, panels, circuits and 3-phase systems

Able to work from wiring diagrams

Some mechanical knowledge (pneumatics, belts, bearings, etc.)

Positive, proactive and team-focused mindset

Able to work independently when required

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

Food production | Print & packaging | FMCG | Manufacturing | Engineering | Automation | Heavy industry

If you're looking for long-term stability, a supportive team and a role with variety, overtime and Fridays that finish early — this one’s for you.

How to apply? Send a CV to

Salary: £46,723

Hours: Days, Nights, Afters, Weekend Shift (1 in 4 Weekends!)

Day to Day of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Carrying out electrical maintenance and repair on industrial machinery, both reactive and preventative maintenance
• Fault finding on various machinery on site
• Working well within the Maintenance Department

Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Electrical engineering and maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Fault finding experience on industrial machinery
• Work well independently as well as part of a team

Salary: £49,461

Hours: Panama Shifts (2's and 3's) Days and Nights

Day to Day of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Carrying out electrical maintenance and repair on industrial machinery, both reactive and preventative maintenance
• Fault finding
• Attending to breakdowns

Requirements of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Level 3 Electrical Engineering
• Fault finding experience on industrial machinery
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with sound knowledge of Motors/Drives, Gearbox/transmissions, and PLC’s?

Can you commit to working 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights (6-6)?

Manpower Engineering are currently working on behalf of one of our valued partners, to assist them in finding a maintenance shift engineer to join their close-knit team.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager your role will:

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
• Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
• Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
• Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
• Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
• Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
• Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements, and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary

Key Results Areas/Outputs

• Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
• 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
• Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Knowledge

• Motors/Drives
• PLC’s
• Gearbox/transmissions

Apply today for a member of the team to review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you!

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role
• £48,500 per annum
• Durham location
• 26 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Continental Shift Pattern (1 week off per month within rotation)
• Mini health care package
• Pension scheme
• Annual profit related profit bonus scheme

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent contract. The role is based in County Durham and centres on continental shifts, with 1 week off within rotation per month.

We are representing a truly world class manufacturer who has invested millions in all areas of the business, adding the latest technologies and specialist production machinery to its armoury.

This incredible organisation places its workers at the core in everything they do holding values of excellence, honesty & integrity, community spirit, collaboration & communication at the very heart of the business. It is an excellent time to join the organisation as they are investing heavily within new production facilities and automation within their site.

THE ROLE

• Operating within a high-volume manufacturing facility
• Optimising manufacturing processes – improving efficiencies, reducing wastage, enhancing yield and reducing cost
• Working to maintain plant site facilities
• Performing asset strip down and repair
• Working to maintain automated production lines
• Fault finding and repairing large complex electrical equipment
• Working with PLC systems to perform fault finding and analysis
• Working to deliver planned and reactive maintenance
• Updating maintenance schedules

THE PERSON

• Time served recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
• Educated to ONC/HNC equivalents – Electrically Biased Maintenance Technician
• Able to undertake fault finding and diagnostic work – proficient with the use of PLC’s
• Able to work with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, gears, pumps, valves, etc
• Able to effectively identify and resolve manufacturing issues
• Holding multi skilled capabilities including bench skills, basic fabrication and basic welding
• Proficient with IT
• Excellent communicator
• Able to abide by H&S

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Tony Hutchinson who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Tony at Westray Recruitment Group