Maintenance Engineer – Electrical

Jonathan Lee Recruitment · Walsall, West Midlands

Maintenance Engineer – Electrical at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, based in Walsall, West Midlands, paying £60,500 - £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£60,500 - £70,000 per annum
Location
Walsall, West Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
15 Aug 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

About 34% above the going rate for maintenance engineer

Reference https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72034-maintenance-engineer-electrical-aldridge-west

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Maintenance Electrician) – Nights £60,500/ annum

Our client is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their hands-on in-house maintenance engineering team. In this role, you will help keep our manufacturing plant running efficiently by maintaining and repairing electrical and electro-mechanical equipment. This is a varied position combining fault finding, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and breakdown response on specialist machinery (Heavy Industry) You will be joining a decent group of engineers working with 3 others on shift dealing with PPMs and reactive maintenance activities. regular overtime available throughout the year paid at enhanced rates pushing earnings up to £70k+

Shift 4 on / 4 off NIGHTS 

Based in Walsall 

Key Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain electrical and electro-mechanical plant equipment
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Diagnose faults and perform repairs
  • Program and troubleshoot Siemens and other PLCs
  • Use electrical testing equipment to locate faults
  • Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns
  • Support Lean manufacturing initiatives

Experience and qualifications

  • Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (minimum)
  • Experience in a manufacturing or factory environment
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety practices in heavy engineering manufacturing environment
  • Experience with electrical motors, pneumatics, and PLCs
  • Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Desirable:

  • 17th/18th Edition qualification
  • Apprenticeship training
  • HNC/HND (or equivalent)
  • Heavy industry experience

Current or recent experience as maintenance engineer electrical, electrical shift engineer, electrical shift maintenance engineer, multi-skilled engineer electrical bias, electrical shift technician, electrical technician  

In Return

  • Annual earnings up to £60,500 (including allowances and bonuses)
  • Overtime opportunities to push earnings towards £70K
  • Private medical insurance (you + partner/family)
  • Dental cover, health cash plan & eye tests
  • Pension guidance & financial support options
  • Life assurance (2× salary)
  • Share Incentive Plan & Employee Profit Participation Programme

If you’re a hands-on electrical engineer who enjoys problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, APPLY TODAY!

 

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

7084282 – Carl Jones

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Reference: https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72034-maintenance-engineer-electrical-aldridge-west · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 15 Aug 2026 · Listed via Jonathan Lee Recruitment

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