Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Escape Recruitment Services

The Role

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial machinery across electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • downtime reduction
  • multi‑systems
  • machinery maintenance
  • plc troubleshooting
  • safety practices
  • continuous improvement

Tasks

-Support production teams to minimise downtime and ensure timely repairs. -Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. -Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery. -Maintain safe working practices and effective communication at all times. -Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues, including PLC control systems. -Uphold good housekeeping practices and contribute to continuous improvement. -Work independently and as part of a team to deliver high standards.

Requirements

  • apprenticeship
  • plcs
  • hydraulics
  • pneumatics
  • gearboxes
  • electrical drawings

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our clients established engineering team within a long-standing, family-run Scottish business. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team. -Flexible and multiskilled, with a willingness to undertake mechanical work. -Time-served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent). -Experience working within a production/manufacturing environment with heavy machinery. -Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings. -Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems. -Physically fit, due to the nature of the role. -Excellent communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and successful business where many employees have built long careers. If you are a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a day-shift position with a great work-life balance and competitive salary, we’d love to hear from you. -Christmas shutdown every year -Overtime available at enhanced rates -Pension scheme and production-based bonus -Salary: 47,400 per annum (includes flexibility allowance)

The Company

About Escape Recruitment Services

-With a long history, they have become a trusted name in recruitment. -Delivering exceptional talent across key sectors, they provide solutions for both large-scale projects and niche roles. -They excel in sourcing skilled professionals in Industrial, Energy, Infrastructure, and Transport. -Their team handles complex challenges, supporting projects from design to execution. -They partner with both private and public sector clients. -They are a go-to recruitment partner for Water Resources and Utilities. -They understand client needs and match them with suitable candidates for project success.

Sector Specialisms

Technical & Production Management

Engineering

Manufacturing

Technical

Equipment Maintenance and Asset Care

Supply Chain

Biotech

Life Sciences