Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £40,000

Shift: 06:00 – 16:00 (Days)

Mainstay Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading powder coating business to recruit a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias). This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically skilled engineer with PLC experience to join a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems across the site.
• Fault finding and minor programming of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Support with mechanical maintenance: motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and ovens.
• Ensure minimal downtime on production equipment, particularly powder coating lines.
• Record maintenance activity accurately and assist in continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and compliance.

Required Experience & Skills

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Solid working knowledge of PLCs – fault finding, resets, and programming tweaks.
• Mechanical awareness – ability to diagnose issues with moving machinery.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and a proactive maintenance approach.

Desirable (not essential)

• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Background in powder coating, painting, or finishing lines.
• Experience with automated conveyors or compressed air systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement techniques.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive pay structure with overtime opportunities.
• Training and upskilling on PLCs and coating line systems.
• Clean, well-maintained working environment.

Apply Today

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role please submit your cv for consideration