Electrical Engineer

Pioneer Selection; England; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK manufacturer in the FMCG industry as a Maintenance Engineer. This role is crucial for ensuring the continuous operation of production equipment and machinery. You will be responsible for both reactive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and collaborating with a dedicated engineering team. With a focus on innovation and quality, this established company offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will contribute to maintaining efficient operations and supporting growth in both UK and international markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance roles within manufacturing environments.
• Strong diagnostic skills in mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Team Collaboration

Tools

Tablet Presses

Packaging Machines

Conveyors

Weighing Systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £47,000

Shift Pattern: Double Days (Monday-Friday: 5:45am-2:00pm / 1:55pm-10:15pm)

Join a Leading UK Manufacturer from an FMCG industry A well-established UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support continued growth across UK and international markets. With over 190 products in 15 core health categories, the company is one of the UK's top five supplement brands and is backed by a major global pharmaceutical group. Innovation, quality, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

In this key role, the maintenance engineer will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of production equipment and machinery. You'll respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance, and support the wider engineering team in maintaining efficient operations on site.

Key Responsibilities for the maintenance engineer:

• Perform both reactive and preventative maintenance on production machinery
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
• Assist in machine setups and settings as required
• Prioritise tasks to minimise downtime and ensure smooth production flow
• Collaborate with team members to meet performance targets

Machinery The Maintenance Engineer Will Work With:

• Tablet presses
• Packaging machines
• Conveyors
• Weighing systems

Typical Faults For The Maintenance Engineer:

• AC/DC motors
• Three-phase systems
• Bearings, belts, chains
• Sensors, relays, and drives
• General electrical and mechanical fault finding

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance role within manufacturing
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset