Full job descriptionElectrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts (4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off)
Salary £54,000 + overtime
Elevation Recruitment Group is working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business in Birmingham to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their maintenance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance engineer to play a key role in maintaining production equipment, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer*Carry out planned preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance across plant equipment and site facilities.
*Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electro-mechanical machinery and equipment.
*Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs to minimise downtime.
*Operate and develop preventative maintenance schedules and systems.
*Program, fault-find, and interrogate Siemens and other PLC systems.
*Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and provide technical support to production teams.
*Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings and documentation.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
About YouTo be successful in this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, you will ideally have:
*A recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant technical qualifications (NVQ, ONC, HNC, or equivalent).
*18th Edition
*Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
*Experience working with PLCs, including fault-finding and interrogation.
*Knowledge of SCADA systems.
*Previous experience carrying out preventative maintenance activities.
*Experience of condition monitoring techniques.
*The ability to read, interpret, and amend electrical schematics and drawings.
*Understanding of variable speed drives, including setup and configuration.
*Good knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations.
*Experience with vacuum technology, forges, and presses.
*Previous experience within a medium to heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
*A strong understanding of safe working practices, including Permit to Work (PTW) systems and risk assessments.
For a confidential discussion and further information about this opportunity, contact Kerry Hill.

Suited candidates previously hold roles such as
Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Craftsman, Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Assistant, Electrical craftsman, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician

The postholder may come into contact with technology or equipment controlled by local and/or U.S. Government legislation and will be required to undertake specific security screening protocols.