Electrical Engineer

Posted 13/05/2026 by hireful

Location:
Burntisland, Fife

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing specialist in Burntisland, Scotland.


This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency through expert fault finding, repair, and proactive maintenance.  


You will support a fast-paced production environment by diagnosing complex electrical issues and contributing to long-term reliability projects.  


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Responding to electrical breakdowns quickly to minimise production downtime.  
  • Diagnosing and repairing faults in PLC systems, control panels, drives, motors, and sensors.  
  • Carrying out scheduled electrical Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.  
  • Ensuring all activities are performed safely by following full LOTO procedures and site safety protocols.  
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting condition-based monitoring.  
  • Actively contributing to automation upgrades and efficiency improvement projects.  
  • Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new plant equipment.  


What You Need

  • A time-served Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
  • Solid experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.  
  • Strong technical competence in fault finding on PLCs, inverters, and control systems.  
  • The ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics.  
  • An analytical approach to problem-solving and diagnosing technical faults.  
  • 18th Edition certification is highly desirable.


Why You'll Love This Job

  • Friendly working hours Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday half day 6am to 10am
  • 1 in 4 Saturdays with paid overtime
  • Generous holiday 25 days plus 8 bank holidays


If you're interest to join a well-established, market-leading company with a nationwide network of sites, then apply today!


Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
5bc02d2f-e3bb-479e-a82c-2306c86ed7aa
Job ID:
225106028

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