Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Site Electrical Engineer to join our Operations team in Ilkeston, supporting the safe and efficient running of a high-volume facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and working with a wide range of industrial machinery and control systems.

........................................................................................................The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure plant reliability, minimise downtime, and support continuous production.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with site schedules
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across a variety of machinery and systems
• Responding quickly to breakdowns, prioritising safety and production continuity
• Fault finding on Siemens PLC systems and wider electrical controls
• Installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining electrical systems
• Maintaining emergency lighting circuits and conducting testing requirements
• Ensuring all electrical work complies with current regulations and standards
• Updating maintenance records using the site CMMS system
• Supporting continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability
• Supervising external contractors when required

......................................................................................................About You

We are looking for someone with strong technical ability, a proactive mindset, and excellent fault-finding skills.

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Essential Requirements:

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical engineering
• Experience fault finding on Siemens PLC systems
• Strong understanding of industrial equipment such as conveyors, pumps, tanks, mixers and mobile plant
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Knowledge of ATEX environments and associated risks
• Knowledge of automation, sensors, and control systems
• Good communication xwzovoh skills
• IT literate (Microsoft Office / Teams)
• Ability to work independently and within a team

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While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Desirable:

• IOSH Working Safely / CSCS
• IPAF 3a & 3b
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• MEWP experience
• Experience using CMMS systems

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What We Offer

• Permanent full-time role
• Stable day-shift working pattern
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work in a technically challenging industrial environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture