Electrical Engineer

Frontline Recruitment Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an on-site Electrical Engineer for a global FMCG manufacturing company in Derby. This role involves planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring maximum line efficiency and achieving safety and quality KPIs. Candidates should have experience in high-speed packaging equipment and be willing to work a continental shift pattern. Excellent salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food, or pharma production.
• Happy to work a continental shift pattern.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in hazardous areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient line operation to meet production targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvements.
• Lead/co-ordinate breakdown activities.

Skills

Production line/machine experience on high speed packaging equipment

Fault finding and developing PLC programs

Good knowledge of AC and DC inverter drives

Analytical skills to drive improvements

Education

Trained to an electrical minimum of ONC, HND equivalent

Tools

Siemens S5 and S7

Job description

Overview

We are a recruiting for on site Electrical Engineers for a global FMCG manufacturing company based at their Derby. Situated 4 miles from Derby City Centre this is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company at an exciting period of growth.

Reporting to the Electrical Lead Engineer, this role involves a combination of planned and reactive maintenance, along with technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiency to deliver line KPI's.

As an on site Electrical Engineer, you will be providing a high level of engineering technical expertise on shifts, you will be delivering against all safety SOP's, policies and procedures, whilst ensuring the quality and H&S KPI targets are consistently achieved, along with customer service, OEE, PPM and waste targets.

You will work to improve controlled systems for the lines/machinery, trouble shooting, maintenance and CI activities, delivering a high level of commitment to achieve rigorous PDR objectives.

Responsibilities

• The Electrical Engineer will support/ensure lines are operating at a maximum efficiency to meet production targets
• Ensure waste levels are kept to a minimum
• Contribute to continuous improvements
• Define, plan and lead the necessary maintenance tasks delivering on time handovers
• Lead/co-ordinate breakdown activities
• Complete route cause analysis
• Participate in audits

Qualifications / Experience

• Production line/machine experience on high speed packaging equipment within FMCG, food or pharma
• Trained to an electrical minimum of ONC, HND equivalent (17th Edition ideally but not essential)
• Fault finding and developing PLC programs (Siemens S5 and S7)
• Good knowledge of fault finding and setting up of AC and DC inverter drives
• Knowledge of electrical systems in explosive gas hazardous areas, preferably COMPEX qualified ideally
• IT skills
• Mechanical and pneumatic awareness
• Proven track record of delivering the high performance levels whilst leading from the front
• Analytical skills to drive improvements
• Awareness of quality/good manufacturing practice
• Experience of KPI focussed environments
• Happy to work a continental shift pattern which will include days and nights and some weekends.

Salary

Excellent market leading salary plus shift allowance and annualised hours/overtime. Excellent benefits package, on site staff canteen, staff shop.

Benefits

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Additional Information

If you meet the above criteria, along with excellent communication skills, self motivated and happy working shifts both days and nights, we urge you to apply today!

After an initial screening process, you will be asked to attend a 1 or 2 stage interview.

All enquiries to Karen Barker (phone number removed)

Job Type: FTC (with renewal options based on performance)

Further Opportunities

For further opportunities please see our company website Frontline Recruitment Group