Back to search
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Salary: £51,905 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits (7% Pension, Cycle to Work, Subsidised Gym, Free Parking, Christmas Hamper)
Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off – 42 Hours Per Week
The Role:
We are seeking an apprentice-trained, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a large-scale, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving production equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production machinery.
-
Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, with core skills in drives, fault finding, and PLC awareness.
-
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site performance.
-
Assist with the installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and plant upgrades.
-
Work autonomously and within a cross-functional team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
-
Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality working environment.
What We’re Looking For:
-
Apprentice-trained and qualified multi-skilled engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
-
Electrical bias (approx. 70/30 split), though a strong mechanical engineer with solid electrical understanding will be considered.
-
Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or other high-volume production environments desirable.
-
Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach to maintenance and improvement.
-
Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What’s on Offer:
-
Competitive salary of £51,905 (set salary, DOE).
-
2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off shift pattern (12-hour shifts).
-
Overtime available at enhanced rates.
-
22 days holiday.
-
Up to 7% contributory pension.
-
Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, subsidised gym, Christmas hamper, and free onsite parking.
-
Career progression, training, and the opportunity to become a core member of a highly skilled engineering team.
If you are a motivated, electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a modern, high-volume production environment, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please apply with an up-to-date CV.
