Electrical Engineer Location: Disley
Industry: Heavy Manufacturing
Salary:52,000-56,000
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) – 7 rotations followed by an 18-day break Our client is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing business. Due to continued investment and a strong focus on reliability and asset performance, they are now seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team at their Disley site.
This is a long-term, stable opportunity offering job security, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing training and development within a supportive engineering environment.

The Role This is a hands-on, plant-based role with a strong focus on , supported by basic mechanical PPM and troubleshooting where electrical maintenance, fault finding, and reliability improvement required.
You will play a key role in implementing condition-based maintenance strategies to maximise equipment availability and efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and fault finding on plant equipment including motors, drives, and control panels
• Diagnose and rectify faults on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Interrogate PLCs for fault finding and basic condition monitoring
• Plan, schedule, and complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Support basic mechanical maintenance tasks such as belts, bearings, seals, and lubrication (CIL)
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work

Shift Pattern

• 4 on / 4 off
• 2 days followed by 2 nights
• 7 repetitions per cycle
• Followed by an 18-day break

This pattern offers an excellent balance between work and personal time.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised Electrical qualification (HNC, NVQ Level 3+, or equivalent)
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding background
• Good working knowledge of instrumentation systems (apprenticeship time-served preferred)
• Experience interrogating PLCs for diagnostics
• Experience with AC & DC variable speed drives
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and instrumentation diagrams
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to support mechanical tasks when required
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards within a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Company pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Free company products

• Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

• Employee wellness programmes including:

• Employee Assistance Programme

• OnDemand GP service

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer or E&I Technician looking for a secure role within a large, reputable manufacturer, with excellent time off and long-term prospects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.