Electrical Engineer - DAY SHIFT
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,400 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Additional Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 5NP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NW19518_1758553568 |
Summary
Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift (Mon-Fri)
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.
Key Details:
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:20 - 15:50
- Salary: £47,400 per annum (includes flexibility allowance)
- Christmas shutdown every year
- Annual maintenance shutdown: First 2 full weeks in July (no annual leave permitted during this period)
- Pension scheme and production-based bonus
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
Your Responsibilities:
- Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial machinery.
- Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues, including PLC control systems.
- Support production teams to minimise downtime and ensure timely repairs.
- Work across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Maintain safe working practices and effective communication at all times.
- Work independently and as part of a team to deliver high standards.
- Uphold good housekeeping practices and contribute to continuous improvement.
About You:
- Time-served / modern apprenticeship in an electrical engineering discipline (or equivalent).
- Experience working within a production/manufacturing environment with heavy machinery.
- 18th Edition certification.
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
- Knowledge of PLCs, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems.
- Flexible and multiskilled, with a willingness to undertake mechanical work.
- Physically fit, due to the nature of the role.
- Excellent communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
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.