Menu

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias

Job details
Posting date: 14 November 2025
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per year
Additional salary information: Additional Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 November 2025
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow, G64 2QR
Company: Escape Recruitment Services
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: NW17966_1763128359

Apply for this job

Summary

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 x 10-hour shifts (Sunday to Wednesday Nights OR Monday to Thursday Days)

  • Night Shift: Sunday 9pm-7am, Monday to Wednesday 7pm-5am

  • Day Shift: Monday to Thursday 7am-5pm

What You'll Do

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a diverse range of production machinery and automated systems.

  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.

  • Take the lead on continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reliability, safety, and performance.

  • Work collaboratively with operations and engineering teams to optimise production efficiency and identify root causes of equipment issues.

  • Maintain, fault-find, and repair PLC-controlled systems, drives, motors, sensors, and electrical control panels.

  • Support with the installation and commissioning of new machinery and site upgrades.

  • Ensure all maintenance work is accurately documented and compliant with site standards.

About You

  • Time-served engineer with a recognised electrical qualification (HNC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).

  • You have a strong electrical bias, with sound knowledge of mechanical systems.

  • Confident in electrical fault-finding, interpreting schematics, and working with PLCs, drives, and control systems.

  • Proactive and self-motivated, with a track record of improving reliability and reducing downtime.

  • Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or automated production setting would be advantageous.

Why Join our clients business?

This is more than just maintenance - it's about being part of a team that keeps innovation moving. You'll join a business that values expertise, invests in development, and empowers its engineers to make meaningful improvements.

  • Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000 DOE)

  • Stable shift pattern (no weekend rotation)

  • Overtime and progression opportunities

  • Ongoing training and career development

  • Modern, well-equipped working environment

  • Supportive, forward-thinking team culture

If you're ready to put your skills to work in a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply for this job