Electrical Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Engineer experienced in working with Krones high speed filling lines. The role involves providing training and support on PLC systems, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, good technical skills, and be able to work under pressure. This position requires hands-on support for installations and commissioning activities. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience on Krones high speed filling lines.
• Ability to work unsociable hours when required.
• Experience in the Food and Drink sector.
• Strong practical skills and a common-sense approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME training on PLC systems.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC-related issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance on PLC systems.
• Read technical information for fault finding.

Skills

PLC systems expertise

Problem-solving under pressure

Supervising engineering teams

S7 PLC programming

SAP experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Tools

CMMS (e.g., Prisma)

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer • £52,000 • Ellesmere Port • Days Only (Mon-Fri)

Responsibilities

• Provide SME training & support to engineering department on PLC systems & functionalities, enhancing team knowledge & operational efficiency.
• Diagnose & resolve issues related to PLC hardware & software, minimising any production downtime.
• Conduce routine maintenance & updates to PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety & quality standards & legislation.
• Ensure all software backups are up to date and any changes are completed in a controlled manner.
• Read & utilise technical information and drawings to aid fault finding & machine understanding (e.g. P&ID, process flow diagrams, pneumatic & hydraulic schematics).
• Conduct regular condition monitoring and performance analysis of critical assets.
• Recommend predictive and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Deliver structured technical training to engineers and apprentices.
• Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support adherence to legal and internal audit requirements, including risk assessments and work permits.
• Work closely with Shift Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Production teams to ensure aligned priorities.
• Provide feedback and progress updates on engineering activities and improvements.
• Utilise CMMS (e.g., Prisma) to document faults, maintenance activities, and engineering performance.
• Have the ability to read and utilise technical information and drawings as an aid for fault finding and machine understanding, including but not limited to P&ID, SCADA, process flow diagrams, pneumatic & hydraulic schematics.

Person Specification

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working on Krones high speed filling lines.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, and a willingness to work unsociable hours when required.
• Working within the Food and Drink sector.
• Experience supervising & leading engineering teams driving continuous improvement.
• A thorough understanding of the relevant technology.
• Good practical skills & a common-sense approach.
• Previous experience working with SAP including creating orders and searching for parts.
• S7 PLC programming.
• In depth fault finding.
• Develop & review maintenance schedules for each piece of equipment whilst carrying out the tasks.
• Self-confidence & ability to work independently or as a member of a team.

How to Apply

Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website. If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 17/11/2025

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