Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Heatrod Elements Bolton, England Apr 8, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £40,000 – £45,000/year
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Maintenance Engineer focuses on carry out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple manufacturing sites.

What the role involves

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Repair electrical faults on manufacturing machinery and equipment.
  • Give technical support on installation, commissioning, and projects across various departments.
  • Work autonomously with the projects team on equipment upgrades and site improvements.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Follow health & safety procedures and engineering best practices.

Skills and requirements

  • HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Knowledge of PLC’s, inverters, motors, pumps, and encoders.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and carry out electrical/circuit modifications.
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.

Confirmed role details

  • £40,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE (possible shift allowance).
  • Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.
  • 38 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:00hrs, Friday 07:30 – 12:50hrs.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, fault finding, and practical repair discipline

Additional role context

  • Heat Trace Limited is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of electric heat tracing systems.
  • With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we serve a wide range of industries including oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and infrastructure.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel between Helsby and Stockport sites and be flexible to shift work when required.

Known job details

  • Pay: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
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