Electrical Engineer - Days


Company:	Manpower UK Limited
Salary:	£55,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE3 1AB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Electrical Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining electrical equipment, improving machinery reliability and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

You will play a key role in electrical fault-finding, equipment upgrades and maintenance planning, ensuring plant and machinery operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, installations and modifications on production machinery and plant equipment.

Diagnose electrical faults and breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing long-term solutions.

Maintain and improve PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, motors and associated electrical equipment.

Plan equipment upgrades and replacement of obsolete systems to improve reliability and performance.

Support preventative maintenance programmes using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).

Produce and update electrical drawings, PLC programmes and control documentation.

Support equipment installations, commissioning and engineering improvement projects.

Complete risk assessments and ensure compliance with electrical safety legislation and safe working practices.

Provide technical guidance to colleagues and promote a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.

About You

Time-served Electrical Engineering Apprentice or equivalent qualification.

Experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Knowledge of BS 7671, the Electricity at Work Regulations and safe isolation procedures.

Experience with PLCs and industrial control systems; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell knowledge would be advantageous.

Familiarity with CMMS systems, electrical drawings and systematic fault-finding.

A proactive, methodical approach with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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If you are a hands-on Electrical Engineer looking to develop your skills and make a real impact on equipment reliability within a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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