Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Permanent @Xpert Recruitment in Engineering & Production
  • England, Cheadle View on Map
  • Post Date : April 8, 2026
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Job Description

Xpert Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client based in Cheadle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment with a competitive salary and regular overtime available.

Working Hours:
This role operates on a rotating two-shift pattern:

Week 1 (Days)

  • Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
  • Friday: 6:00am – 12:30pm

Week 2 (Afternoons)

  • Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm
  • Friday: 12:30pm – 5:00pm

Overtime flexibility is essential.

  • Every other Saturday morning required (paid at time and a half)
  • Occasional Sunday work required (paid at double time)

The Role:
As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving factory equipment to ensure smooth production operations.

Duties will include:

  • Fault finding and repair during production
  • Planned and preventative maintenance on factory equipment
  • Working with CNC and PLC controlled machinery
  • Assessing spare parts requirements and reporting faults
  • Ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently
  • Completing maintenance documentation and records accurately
  • Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
  • Maintaining high housekeeping and health & safety standards
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of equipment and processes

Requirements:

  • Time served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
  • GCSE / O-Level education or equivalent (ONC / HNC advantageous)
  • Working knowledge of industrial machinery
  • Experience with CNC and PLC controlled equipment
  • Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Knowledge of basic mechanical practices
  • 18th Edition qualification

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working in a manufacturing or factory environment
  • Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
  • Flexible approach to overtime and shift work
  • Strong understanding of health and safety practices
  • Committed to maintaining high quality and operational standards

If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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