Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: Dunbar, East Lothian Salary: Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance + Benefits Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off – Days & Nights Hours: 37.5 per week Contract: Permanent Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent position working with large-scale industrial machinery and complex electrical systems? We're recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the shift maintenance team at a major cement manufacturing facility in Dunbar, East Lothian. This is a hands-on engineering position within a 24/7 continuous-process environment, where you'll be responsible for electrical breakdowns, fault-finding, preventative maintenance and keeping critical production equipment operating safely and efficiently. You'll work across a substantial industrial site incorporating quarrying, kilns, mills, conveyors, packing equipment and utilities, with exposure to a wide range of electrical, mechanical and automated systems. If you enjoy solving electrical problems, working on heavy industrial machinery and being part of a team that keeps production moving, this could be an excellent opportunity. The Role As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll work a 4-on / 4-off shift pattern, providing electrical maintenance and breakdown support across the site. Your responsibilities will include: Responding to electrical breakdowns and restoring production equipment to service. Diagnosing and repairing faults across industrial electrical and process-control systems. Maintaining LV and HV motors, switchgear and motor control centres. Fault-finding on variable speed drives, inverters and industrial control panels. Working with PLC, DCS and SCADA-controlled production machinery. Maintaining instrumentation, sensors and associated control equipment. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and electrical inspections. Supporting maintenance across kilns, mills, conveyors and material-handling equipment. Assisting with plant shutdowns, repairs and major maintenance activities. Working closely with production teams to identify and resolve recurring equipment faults. Following electrical isolation procedures, permit-to-work systems and site safety requirements. Supporting continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives. What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with Electrical Maintenance Engineers, Industrial Electricians, Electrical Technicians and EC&I Technicians who have experience maintaining machinery within industrial or manufacturing environments. Ideally, you'll have: A recognised electrical qualification or completed electrical engineering apprenticeship. Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and breakdown response. Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Experience working with motors, drives, switchgear, MCCs and control panels. Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and industrial automation. An understanding of electrical isolation and safe systems of work. Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance. Confidence working independently during shift operations. A practical, safety-conscious approach to maintenance. Willingness to work a 4-on / 4-off day and night shift pattern. Experience within aggregates, quarrying, power generation, steel, chemicals, paper, food manufacturing or other continuous-process industries would be particularly relevant. Previous cement industry experience is advantageous but not essential. Equipment & Technical Exposure The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will work with a broad range of heavy industrial equipment, including: Industrial motors and motor-control systems LV and HV electrical equipment Motor control centres and switchgear Variable speed drives and inverters PLC-controlled production machinery DCS and SCADA systems Industrial instrumentation and process controls AC and DC electrical systems Electrical distribution and control panels Industrial communication networks Conveyors, kilns, mills and associated processing equipment You don't need to be a specialist PLC programmer. We're looking for someone with strong industrial electrical maintenance experience who can systematically diagnose faults, repair equipment and support the reliable operation of a busy manufacturing site. Salary & Benefits This Electrical Maintenance Engineer position offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including: Performance-related bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Employee rewards and discount platform Employee Assistance Programme Employee wellbeing support Ongoing technical training and development Long-term career progression opportunities Permanent employment with an established industrial manufacturing business Location & Working Pattern The position is based in Dunbar, East Lothian, and operates on a 4-on / 4-off shift pattern covering days and nights. The site may be suitable for candidates travelling from Haddington, North Berwick, Tranent, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed and surrounding areas. Apply Today If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Industrial Electrician or EC&I Technician with experience working on industrial machinery, we'd be interested in hearing from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion about the role, salary and opportunities available.