Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Runcorn

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Senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)



Salary up to £48,000 + shift supplements



Are you an electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer looking to step into a senior role within a highly automated, technically advanced environment? This is an opportunity to become a key member of an engineering team where your expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills truly matter.



The Role



You’ll be working in a modern, heavily automated site (approx. 80%), maintaining and improving a wide range of machinery and systems. The role offers a balanced mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault-finding, with a strong move towards structured, CMMS-driven maintenance.



This is more than a hands-on role — you’ll be trusted to step up, mentor others, and lead when managers are unavailable, making it ideal for an engineer ready to take on greater responsibility.



Key Responsibilities



Electrical isolation and fault-finding on automated equipment



PLC fault diagnosis (plug-and-play systems)



Mechanical maintenance including pneumatics, motors, chains, and conveyors



Maintenance of automation equipment such as:



Conveyors & motorised rollers



Automated pickers and shuttles



Packaging, bagging, strapping, and labelling machinery



Lifts, printers, and production lines



Completing maintenance reports, documentation, and spare-parts records



Working with contractors and supporting continuous improvement initiatives



Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians



What We’re Looking For



Multi-skilled engineer (electrical bias , up to 60/40 mech acceptable)



Level 3 qualification (NVQ, Diploma, or equivalent)



Confident with PLC fault-finding (Siemens experience desirable)



Strong understanding of pneumatics, motors, and automated systems



Physically fit and comfortable working at height



A proactive engineer with leadership potential and a team-first mindset



Shift Pattern & Pay



Rotating early, back, and night shifts



1 in 3 Sundays



37.5 hours worked per week (paid allowances applied)



Earnings:



Base salary: £43,400+



Typical annual earnings with shift supplements: up to £48,000



Why Apply?



Work in a technically sophisticated engineering environment



Exposure to both legacy and cutting-edge automation



Clear opportunity to mentor, lead, and progress your career



Strong investment in training, systems, and internal development



A role where your experience and initiative are genuinely valued

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