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Electrical Engineer - DAY SHIFT

Perm
Dumbarton
West Dunbartonshire
Up to £47400 per annum + Additional Benefits
Equipment Maintenace & Asset Care
NW19518
22.09.2025

Natalie Wood CertRP

Senior Recruitment Consultant
Equipment Maintenance & Asset Care

Description

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.