Electrical Maintenance Engineer - On-Call

Salary/Rate:Market related
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Knottingley
County:West Yorkshire
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:JW6243784
Post Date:October 16, 2026
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About the Role

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – On-Call

Location: Knottingley
Salary: £42,537.46 per annum + overtime and on-call allowance
Working hours: Daytime rota with flexibility required plus on-call cover one week in every four
Contract: Permanent

The opportunity

Aspion Search is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business, supporting the reliability and performance of production machinery, plant and site services.

This is a hands-on role combining electrical maintenance, fault finding, installations and equipment improvements. You’ll report to the Engineering Team Leader and provide on-call support as part of an agreed rota to minimise downtime.

Key responsibilities

  • Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment across production machinery, plant, buildings and site services.
  • Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Identify the causes of recurring failures and implement improvements to prevent further breakdowns.
  • Undertake development work to improve the performance and useful life of plant and equipment.
  • Participate in the on-call rota, responding to equipment faults and breakdowns.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with company procedures.
  • Follow health and safety requirements and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
  • Work closely with colleagues across departments to support production and operational requirements.

What we’re looking for

  • An apprenticeship-trained electrical engineer.
  • An ONC in Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong technical knowledge and practical electrical maintenance skills.
  • A methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
  • Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to safe working.
  • Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Interested?

To discuss the opportunity, contact Jasmine Williams at Aspion Search on 0151 209 2050 or email jasmine.williams@aspion.co.uk.

To Contact Direct:

Jasmine Williams – Commercial Director

07736292745

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