Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Ref: PK8865)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8865)

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - PROGRESSING TO ENGINEERING MANAGER

DERBYSHIRE

SALARY: £45-50K (Can be more for an exceptional Candidate + Excellent Benefits / Pension, Healthcare, etc.

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 4:00pm (Early finish at 2:00pm on Fridays)

Our Client is looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading plastic manufacturer in Derbyshire. This is a hands-on role with an exciting opportunity to work closely with their long-standing Engineering Manager, who is planning to retire within 2-3 years. During this time, you'll play a key part in maintaining and improving machinery and systems - before stepping up into a leadership role and growing your own team of Engineers.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys both practical engineering and is looking for a clear route into management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide electrical breakdown maintenance support across a busy manufacturing site.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to ensure equipment uptime and performance.
• Deliver project work, machine refurbishments, and installations.
• Support with PLC programming and fault finding.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Work alongside the Engineering Manager with a view to stepping into their role upon retirement.
• Once promoted, help recruit and develop a new engineering team under your leadership.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance engineering within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC programming/fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar).
• Comfortable with both reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with a desire to progress into leadership.
• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship, HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

What's On Offer:

• Clear career progression into an Engineering Manager role.
• Early Friday finish - enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and stable work environment within a successful and growing business.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Apply now and be part of a business that values your skills and supports your growth.