Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Derby
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Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)
Location - Derby (site-based) with European travel 1 week out of 4
£45,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience)
- travel expenses fully covered
Electrical Maintenance Engineer Overview
We are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team based in Derby. This is a hands-on role working on specialist rail inspection and testing equipment, with regular travel across Europe (approximately one week per month).
This position suits an engineer with a strong electrical background, some controls/PLC exposure, and practical workshop and site-based experience. The role is broader than a standard maintenance engineer and offers long-term development within a specialist engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer
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- Electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and support of specialist rail inspection equipment
- Working with ultrasonic testing equipment and associated control systems
- Fault-finding and maintenance on PLCs and HMI controls
- Electrical build and modification work, including cable manufacturing
- Crimping
- Soldering
- Loom and cable assembly
- Basic mechanical assembly and support work where required
- Working in depots, workshops, and occasionally trackside environments
- European travel to customer sites (typically 1 week per month)
- Working as part of a team – no lone working (especially during first 12 months)
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Skills & Experience Required for Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Essential:
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- Electrical engineering background
- Experience in maintenance, fault-finding, or service engineering roles
- Comfortable working on site and in depot/workshop environments
- Willingness to travel across Europe regularly
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Desirable (but not essential):
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- PLC and HMI experience
- Exposure to electronic assemblies, PCBs, or control panels
- Experience manufacturing cables (crimping, soldering, loom build)
- Rail industry experience
- PTS (training can be provided)
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Travel & Working Arrangements
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- Based on site in Derby
- European travel approx. 1 week per month
- Main countries include: Italy, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden
- All travel expenses covered
- Uplifted pay rates apply when working in Sweden and Switzerland (based on local rules and hours worked)
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer Benefits
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- AXA health / care plan (tax-deductible)
- Pension scheme
- Full training and support, including PTS if required
- Working within a collaborative engineering team (no lone working policy)
- Expenses fully covered with company card provided
- Overtime available at normal rate or can be taken in lieu
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