Contract Maintenance Engineer - (Elec Bais) - Stoke

Synergi Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) in Staffordshire. This ongoing contract role focuses on supporting a high-volume FMCG manufacturing site by ensuring effective fault-finding and planned maintenance. You will be responsible for electrical repairs, supporting production during breakdowns, and assisting in continuous improvement projects. A strong background in FMCG and relevant electrical qualifications are essential. Immediate start available and shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Proven Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical bias.
• FMCG or high-speed production background.
• Ability to support mechanical maintenance as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical fault-finding and reactive maintenance.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).
• Support production to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Mechanical competence

Experience in FMCG / food manufacturing

Confident in electrical isolation and testing

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ / HNC or equivalent)

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Contract

Location: Staffordshire

Rate: £37 per hour

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – Days & Nights

Hours: 6:30am–6:30pm / 6:30pm–6:30am

Contract Length: Ongoing (minimum 3 months)

Start: Immediate / ASAP

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) on a contract basis to support a high-volume FMCG manufacturing site in Staffordshire. This is a hands‑on, shift‑based role focused on keeping production running through effective fault‑finding, breakdown response and planned maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical fault‑finding and reactive maintenance
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
• Supporting production to minimise downtime
• Assisting with continuous improvement and engineering projects
• Accurate completion of maintenance records and fault logs

Electrical Duties

• Fault‑finding on motors, drives, sensors, panels and control circuits
• Electrical isolation, testing and reinstatement
• Supporting upgrades and improvement work
• Basic PLC fault‑finding (where applicable)

Mechanical Support

• Supporting mechanical maintenance as required
• Working on conveyors, motors and drive systems
• Assisting with mechanical strip‑downs and repairs

Machinery & Equipment

• Automated FMCG production lines
• Conveyors, packaging and slicing machinery
• Process equipment including mixers and ovens

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Working safely at all times in line with site procedures
• Completing permits, risk assessments and safe systems of work

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical bias
• FMCG / food manufacturing or high‑speed production background
• Confident electrical fault‑finding skills
• Mechanical competence to support production
• Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ / HNC or equivalent)