Full job descriptionElectrical Maintenance EngineerPlymouth | Circa £45,000 | Monday to Friday, Double Days
Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading global engineering manufacturer in Plymouth with the recruitment of an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, highly respected engineering business specialising in the manufacture of advanced hydraulic components, including piston motors, pumps and valve systems used across a range of industries worldwide.
Working within a modern, high-precision manufacturing environment, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and fault-finding across an extensive range of CNC machine tools, with a particular emphasis on Fanuc control systems.
The site benefits from continued investment in manufacturing technology and offers a varied, hands-on engineering role within an experienced maintenance team.
The RoleAs an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:
*Carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across a large range of CNC machine tools and associated manufacturing equipment.

*Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults involving motors, drives, inverters, sensors, relays, contactors and control circuits.

*Fault-finding on Fanuc CNC control systems, interpreting alarms, diagnostic information and machine I/O to identify and resolve faults.

*Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings to support fault diagnosis and repairs.

*Supporting mechanical and hydraulic maintenance activities alongside the wider engineering team.

*Assisting with the installation, commissioning and modification of new and existing machinery.

*Identifying recurring equipment faults and implementing improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime.

*Completing maintenance records and ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For*Electrically apprentice-trained or qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.

*Previous experience within an industrial maintenance environment, ideally involving CNC machine tools or automated manufacturing equipment.

*Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including three-phase systems, motors, drives and industrial control panels.

*Experience working with Fanuc CNC controls would be highly advantageous.

*Confident reading electrical schematics and using diagnostic equipment to identify faults.

*A good understanding of mechanical maintenance, with the ability to support repairs involving hydraulics, pneumatics and associated machine components.

*A proactive approach to maintenance, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Working Hours & SalarySalary: Circa £45,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Alternating Monday to Friday shifts
*Early Shift: 06:00-14:00

*Late Shift: 14:00-22:00

*No night shifts

Benefits*25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

*Excellent contributory pension scheme, with 7.5% employer contribution when contributing 6%.

*Life assurance up to 6x annual salary.

*Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments, mental health counselling and physiotherapy through the Help@Hand wellbeing service.

*Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

*Cycle to Work and Home & Tech salary sacrifice schemes.

*Retail, travel and leisure discounts.

*Occupational health support.

*Onsite parking, canteen facilities and workwear provided.

*Training and development opportunities.

Why Apply?This is an opportunity to join a financially secure, globally recognised engineering manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and precision engineering.
You’ll benefit from a Monday to Friday shift pattern with no nights, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to develop your skills within a well-established maintenance team.
Interested?
Apply today or contact Yolk Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.