Job Overview
We are seeking a time-served, electrically qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer to support operations within a fast-paced FMCG / food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement across site operations.
Salary: TBD at point of interview (Remuneration in the region of £42,000 to £46,000 Depending on experience).
Shift based: 3 shift rotating.
Overtime/ weekend work available
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical Maintenance & Repair
- Perform complex electrical fault finding and repairs on production and packaging machinery
Mechanical Maintenance
- Carry out mechanical maintenance on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and packaging equipment, including row aligners, horizontal form, fill and seal.
- Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in automated production lines
- Replace and service bearings, belts, chains, and other wear components
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
- Execute PPM schedules to minimise downtime and ensure equipment reliability
- Support asset care and continuous improvement strategies
Reactive Maintenance
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns in a high-volume production environment
- Diagnose and resolve faults efficiently to reduce downtime and product loss
Compliance & Safety
- Adhere to strict health & safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Ensure compliance with electrical standards (e.g. BS 5266) and site regulations
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
- Follow hygiene protocols including working in clean or controlled environments
Documentation
- Accurately log all maintenance work within a CMMS system
- Complete shift reports and support audit requirements (e.g. BRC / food safety audits)
- Diagnose faults on control panels, single-phase and three-phase systems
- Work with PLC-controlled systems (e.g. fault finding on automated lines, sensors, and instrumentation)
- Maintain drives, motors, and control systems used in high-speed manufacturing
Essential Qualifications:
- Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent)
- 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations
- Proven experience in electrical fault finding within FMCG or food manufacturing environments
- Apprentice trained (desirable)
Skills & Proficiencies:
- Multi-skilled ability: Strong electrical bias with good mechanical knowledge
- Technical expertise: Experience with PLC systems, sensors, motors, and drives in automated environments
- Proactive mindset: Ability to identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Attention to hygiene & quality: Understanding of food safety standards and working within strict hygiene controls
- Safety focused: Strong commitment to safe systems of work and risk assessment
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Experience with high-speed packaging machinery (e.g. fillers, wrappers, labellers)
- IPAF or PASMA certification
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Full, clean UK driving licence
Employee Benefits
- Free On-Site Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Canteen
- Pension Scheme
- Bereavement policy
“We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply or attend an interview, please let us know”.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,000.00-£46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
