If you are an Electrically-Biased Engineer and want a secure, well-paid position working alongside a large, supportive team, this is the role for you.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
(Commutable from Leek, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Buxton & Surrounding Areas)
£48,000 - £50,000 + Enhanced Overtime + Strong Benefits
4-on-4-Off Pattern (days + nights)
Join a market-leading UK recycling and processing specialist operating high-volume, 24-hour industrial facilities across the country. They offer exceptional job security, continuous investment, and a hands-on environment for engineers who prefer heavy industrial kit over cleanrooms.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response across continuous processing lines, heavy bulk-handling equipment, and environmental plant.
Carry out electrical fault-finding and repairs on AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, actuators, switchgear, and safety control circuits.
Perform basic PLC and SCADA fault-finding (reading inputs/outputs, basic signal checking, and reset functions-no complex programming required).
Maintain and service heavy processing machinery: screw conveyors, hoppers, crushers, mills, motor-driven presses, continuous cookers, dryers, coolers, screening equipment, filters, pumps, and pipework.
Support electrical isolations, testing, inspection, and small installation projects in line with Safe Working Procedures.
Work closely with mechanical colleagues to minimize downtime and keep high-capacity plant operating efficiently.
What We're Looking For
Electrical Qualification (Essential): Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent C&G / ONC). 18th Edition is desirable.
Technical Experience: Practical electrical background in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, heavy processing, or heavy engineering environments (Domestic-only experience will not be suitable).
PLC Knowledge: Basic understanding of PLC inputs/outputs and SCADA systems (Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Danfoss drive experience is a bonus).If this sounds like your next move, do not hesitate to call (phone number removed) and speak to the hiring consultant, Hazel Luna.
Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.
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Salary description
£48000.00 - £50000.00 per year