Maintenance Electrician
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £52,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Additional Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dumfries & Galloway, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 2SQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NW27636_1777280102 |
Summary
Maintenance Electrician (Shift Role) - Heavy Engineering
- 4 On / 4 Off Rotating Shifts (Days & Nights)
- Full-Time | Permanent
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance
- Maintaining and fault-finding on electrical distribution systems, controls, and lighting
- Supporting PLC-controlled machinery and 3-phase motor systems
- Delivering timely breakdown response to minimise downtime
- Ensuring electrical safety compliance and H&S standards are consistently met
- Completing installation work, including lighting and small power systems
- Collaborating with the wider maintenance team on cross-discipline tasks
- A recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Strong knowledge of PLC systems and 3-phase motors
- Ability to plan workloads effectively and meet deadlines
- Confident communicator who can build relationships across teams
- Stable, long-term opportunity in a well-established heavy engineering environment
- Competitive shift pattern offering regular time off
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and collaboration
- Opportunity to work on a variety of systems and equipment, keeping your role engaging and diverse
- Sponsorship can be offered for the right candidate
If you're ready to bring your electrical expertise into a challenging and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.