Maintenance Engineer

Irvine, North Ayrshire Adecco We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to support the safe, effective and compliant operation of maintenance and improvement activities within a busy manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring planned and reactive maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards, while supporting plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role that acts as a key link between operations and maintenance teams, helping to drive high standards of safety, performance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring all electrical work is carried out in compliance with company policies, risk assessments and relevant electrical safety legislation. Support the day-to-day activities of the electrical maintenance team. Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities to minimise production downtime. Provide hands-on fault diagnosis and rectification of electrical issues. Support preventative maintenance programmes and continuous reliability improvements. Complete electrical documentation, permits, inspections and maintenance records accurately and on time. Assist with plant upgrades, projects, installations and commissioning of new or modified electrical systems. Identify recurring faults and support root cause analysis and corrective actions. Communicate effectively with operations, mechanical, automation and engineering teams. Follow all company policies, procedures and standards. Knowledge & Experience Essential Electrical qualification with relevant trade certification and/or apprenticeship. Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing or production environment. Strong knowledge of electrical systems including motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, instrumentation and automation interfaces. Understanding of electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures and permit-to-work systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and technical documentation. Experience supporting preventative maintenance programmes and fault-finding in live production environments. Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills with a practical, hands-on approach.Key Competencies Safety Awareness & Responsibility Continuous Improvement Ownership & Accountability Technical Expertise Problem Solving Communication & TeamworkKey Performance Measures Electrical safety performance and compliance. Plant uptime and reduction in electrical-related downtime. Effectiveness of preventative maintenance and fault response. Accuracy and completion of maintenance records and documentation. Contribution to continuous improvement and cost control initiatives.Key Relationships Operations Manager Maintenance Technicians and Engineers Production and Operations Teams Health & Safety Team External Contractors and SuppliersPackage & Benefits Competitive salary Pension scheme Employee savings scheme Educational assistance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Working Hours Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Day Shift: 6:00am to 2:00pm Back Shift: 2:00pm to 11:00pm Friday back shift finishes at 6:00pmIf you would like further information, please get in touch today!!! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website