Meridian Business Support

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Yorkshire WF9 2XS

Key information

Pay
£50,000 - £55,000
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Yorkshire (DN3, WF9 & S63) | £54,000 OTE (Basic + Premium + Bonus) | Continental Shifts

Meridian Business Support are recruiting for multiple Electrical Maintenance Engineers on behalf of a leading UK retailer. Due to continued growth, exciting opportunities are available across multiple Yorkshire sites.

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing automated warehouse equipment and systems, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and reliably 24/7.

Key responsibilities

  • Fault-find, diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment to minimise downtime.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors and robotic systems.
  • Maintain warehouse plant, materials handling equipment and building management systems.
  • Respond to equipment failures, investigate issues and liaise with relevant teams.
  • Complete health and safety checks, inspections, risk assessments and accident investigations.
  • Maintain organised workshops, stores, spares and designated maintenance areas.
  • Work safely at heights of up to 20m, with appropriate training provided.

To be successful in this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, you will have

  • An apprentice trained craft certificate
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • A proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good computer skills
  • Have a flexible approach to working hours

Benefits and working environment

  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Company Pension
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Staff discount
  • Free Parking
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • Health & Wellbeing Support
  • Employee Benefits Package

You'll work a 42-hour continental shift pattern on a 4-week rotation, consisting of 12-hour days and nights, including some weekends.

This Electrical Maintenance Engineer role is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business offering long-term stability, career development and the chance to work with advanced automated warehouse technology.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.