Electrical Bias Multiskilled Engineer

CV Consulting; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to handle both electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks. This role involves diagnosing faults, supporting preventative maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have an electrical bias, relevant qualifications, and strong mechanical insight, making this a great opportunity for long-term career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Genuine long-term opportunities

Development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrically biased with a recognised qualification.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support planned preventative maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Fault diagnosis

PLC systems

Education

BTEC/ONC in Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering

City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 Electro-Technical certification

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Maintenance

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC-level qualification

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Luton, Milton keynes, Leighton buzzard, Bedford, Dunstable, Watford

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 deepening on experience

Shifts: Continental

Are you an aspiring or experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for development, training, and long-term career progression? A leading food manufacturing company in Luton is seeking a motivated engineer to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on food processing and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve faults, including work involving PLC systems.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to maintain operational efficiency.

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience within a manufacturing environment and be electrically biased, holding a recognised qualification in electrical or multi-skilled engineering, along with a strong understanding of mechanical systems.

Desired Qualifications

• BTEC/ONC in Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering.
• City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 Electro-Technical certification with NVQ Level 3 Electrical Maintenance.
• Time-served apprenticeship or HNC-level qualification in a relevant discipline.

What's on Offer

This company offers genuine long-term opportunities, includ...