Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)

Location - Derby (site-based) with European travel 1 week out of 4

£45,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience)

• travel expenses fully covered

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Overview

We are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team based in Derby. This is a hands-on role working on specialist rail inspection and testing equipment, with regular travel across Europe (approximately one week per month).

This position suits an engineer with a strong electrical background, some controls/PLC exposure, and practical workshop and site-based experience. The role is broader than a standard maintenance engineer and offers long-term development within a specialist engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and support of specialist rail inspection equipment
• Working with ultrasonic testing equipment and associated control systems
• Fault-finding and maintenance on PLCs and HMI controls
• Electrical build and modification work, including cable manufacturing
  • Crimping
  • Soldering
  • Loom and cable assembly
• Basic mechanical assembly and support work where required
• Working in depots, workshops, and occasionally trackside environments
• European travel to customer sites (typically 1 week per month)
• Working as part of a team – no lone working (especially during first 12 months)

Skills & Experience Required for Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Essential:

• Electrical engineering background
• Experience in maintenance, fault-finding, or service engineering roles
• Comfortable working on site and in depot/workshop environments
• Willingness to travel across Europe regularly

Desirable (but not essential):

• PLC and HMI experience
• Exposure to electronic assemblies, PCBs, or control panels
• Experience manufacturing cables (crimping, soldering, loom build)
• Rail industry experience
• PTS (training can be provided)

Travel & Working Arrangements

• Based on site in Derby
• European travel approx. 1 week per month
• Main countries include: Italy, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden
• All travel expenses covered
• Uplifted pay rates apply when working in Sweden and Switzerland (based on local rules and hours worked)

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Benefits

• AXA health / care plan (tax-deductible)
• Pension scheme
• Full training and support, including PTS if required
• Working within a collaborative engineering team (no lone working policy)
• Expenses fully covered with company card provided
• Overtime available at normal rate or can be taken in lieu