Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer | Knaresborough, UK

Salary: £47,500

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is predominantly electrical (70%) with some mechanical maintenance responsibilities (30%). Working on a rotating 4-on, 4-off day and night shift pattern, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site equipment and industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Maintain motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, control panels, and electrical distribution systems.
• Complete electrical testing, inspections, repairs, and fault-finding activities.
• Carry out basic mechanical maintenance and repairs as required.
• Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and identify reliability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or similar within manufacturing, industrial, production, or facilities environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Relevant electrical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe electrical working practices.
• Willingness to work a rotating day and night 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Continuous improvement and equipment reliability experience.

Starting salary of £47,500, with a salary review following successful completion of probation. Apply today to join a supportive engineering team with excellent opportunities for training and career progression.