Electrical Maintenance Engineer
SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED · Liverpool, North West
Electrical Maintenance Engineer at SIMPLY RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, based in Liverpool, North West, paying £41,200 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £41,200 per annum
- Location
- Liverpool, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
Bang in line with the market for maintenance engineer
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About the role
Job Details
Posted on - 15 April 2026 Salary - £41,200 per annum Job Type - Permanent Location - LiverpoolJob Description
We are recruiting for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis near Halewood in Liverpool.
The role is working Monday to Friday days – 7am – 3pm. Salary is £41,200 per annum plus 23 days’ holiday and bank holidays, company pension, life assurance etc.Duties for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer role:
To support the maintenance and reliability of all plant equipment and site facilities, including accurate use and updating of the CMMS system. The role involves carrying out reactive repairs and completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), with responsibility for ensuring all follow-up actions are completed.
The position also includes involvement in root cause analysis (RCA) activities and project work as required, along with regular communication with Supervisors and Managers across Maintenance and Operations functions.
The role includes participation in an on-call rota (approximately one in four, subject to change depending on team size), providing cover across multiple sites. A company vehicle is provided while on call.
Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:
Health, Safety & Compliance- Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment in line with health & safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with current HSE legislation and internal procedures.
- Assist in the creation and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Maintain engineering work areas to a high GMP standard.
Maintenance & Engineering Duties
- Perform planned preventative maintenance on a range of machinery and equipment, including motors, engines, pneumatic systems, conveyors, and production assets.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise operational downtime.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic methods and tools.
- Strip down, repair, and reassemble equipment, replacing faulty components as required.
- Adjust and maintain machinery and control systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation.
- Inspect and measure components using precision tools (e.g. callipers, micrometres) to assess wear and tolerances.
Fabrication & Technical Skills
- Manufacture and repair components using workshop equipment and tools.
- Welding experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Interpret technical drawings, manuals, and engineering specifications to support maintenance tasks.
Communication & Teamwork
- Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Clearly communicate faults, progress updates, and estimated repair times.
- Ensure effective shift handovers by recording work completed, outstanding issues, and required actions.
Stock & Resource Management
- Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels of spare parts, tools, and consumables.
- Assist with the ordering and verification of parts and equipment.
- Use materials and resources efficiently to minimise waste and manage costs.
Continuous Improvement & Development
- Maintain current technical knowledge through training and development activities.
- Provide technical input and support to wider teams as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team performance objectives.
Person Specification for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:
- Apprenticeship-trained engineer or equivalent qualification, with a multi-skilled background and an electrical bias.
- Good understanding of health & safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Practical knowledge and application of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
- Experience with CMMS systems, fault-finding techniques, and structured reporting.
- Ability to follow planned maintenance schedules and respond effectively to breakdown situations.
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Competent in the use of hand and power tools.
- High attention to detail, with a focus on maintaining strong standards in both reactive and preventative maintenance.
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