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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  • Paisley
  • Permanent
  • £40,000
  • Posted 25 Sept 2026

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client's established engineering team at their facility in Paisley. This is a permanent Monday–Friday dayshift role (6:30am – 3:00pm) with no weekend or shift work, offering a fantastic work-life balance, with overtime available at time and a half and double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays. As part of the engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, minimising downtime and supporting continuous production through effective fault finding and preventative maintenance, within a recognised and successful manufacturing business offering long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and resolve electrical faults quickly and efficiently to minimise production downtime
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site equipment
  • Support the ordering and management of engineering spare parts
  • Maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems and associated equipment
  • Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teams
  • Promote and adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in an Electrical Maintenance Engineer position
  • A strong electrical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience within the FMCG sector or a similar fast-paced production environment is preferred but not essential
  • The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • A proactive approach with a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards