Electrical Engineer – High‑Speed Packaging (Derby, 3‑Shift)

Frontline Recruitment Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career mobility opportunities

Referral program

Online learning academy

Mental wellbeing support

Short-term bonus incentives

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment Group is recruiting two Electrical Engineers to Derby, offering a circa £55k salary and a market-leading benefits package. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining high-speed packaging lines, with rotating shifts and a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and performance.

You’ll lead troubleshooting, execute maintenance tasks, and drive improvements while supporting audits and team development in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Production line experience on high-speed packaging equipment
• Trained to Electrical minimum craft level; ONC/HND preferred
• Fault finding and PLC programming experience (Siemens S5/S7)
• Inverter drives and electrical systems knowledge, HAZ area exposure
• 17th edition qualification advantageous
• Mechanical and pneumatic awareness; IT skills
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and safety focus
• Experience in GMP/KPI environments

Responsibilities

• Support lines to maintain maximum efficiency and quality standards
• Lead breakdown engineering and ensure right-first-time repairs
• Define, plan and execute maintenance tasks with handovers
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive fixes
• Log maintenance activities into the CMMS accurately
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance
• Ensure safety, hygiene and quality standards are met
• Contribute to R&M budgeting and targets
• Own training plans and support team development
• Participate in audits and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Production line experience

Fault finding

PLC programming

Inverter drives

Electrical systems

17th Edition

Mechanical know-how

Pneumatic awareness

IT skills

GMP & KPI

Education

ONC/HND preferred

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

Frontline Recruitment Group is recruiting two Electrical Engineers to Derby, offering a circa £55k salary and a market-leading benefits package. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining high-speed packaging lines, with rotating shifts and a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and performance.

You’ll lead troubleshooting, execute maintenance tasks, and drive improvements while supporting audits and team development in a fast-paced FMCG environment.