Electrical Engineer: High-Speed Packaging (Derby, 12mo)

RB UK COMMERCIAL LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in the East Midlands is seeking a proactive Electrical Engineer to join their high-performing team in Derby. This hands-on role involves maintaining and optimizing high-speed packaging and production lines, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Required skills include production line experience, PLC programming proficiency, and a strong safety and compliance focus. This is a 12-month fixed term position with potential for extension, offering a supportive environment and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Short-term incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food, or pharmaceutical sectors is required.
• Ability to work independently and react quickly under pressure.
• Background in delivering high performance while leading from the front.

Responsibilities

• Support and ensure lines operate at maximum efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate engineering activities.
• Complete root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions.

Skills

Production line experience on high-speed packaging equipment

Skilled in fault finding and developing PLC programs

Strong knowledge of AC/DC inverter drives

Analytical mindset

Education

Electrical minimum craft level; ONC/HND preferred

Tools

PLC programming (Siemens S5 and S7)

CMMS system

Job description

A leading FMCG company in the East Midlands is seeking a proactive Electrical Engineer to join their high-performing team in Derby. This hands-on role involves maintaining and optimizing high-speed packaging and production lines, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Required skills include production line experience, PLC programming proficiency, and a strong safety and compliance focus. This is a 12-month fixed term position with potential for extension, offering a supportive environment and career growth opportunities.