Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive food manufacturer as an electrical and instrumentation engineer, focusing on site reliability and safety through continuous improvement. You will troubleshoot faults, support maintenance, and utilize monitoring techniques in a values-led culture emphasizing teamwork and development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Fully funded private medical cover

Life assurance (3x salary)

Ongoing training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in fault-finding and repairs in industrial environments.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and fix electrical and instrumentation faults.
• Participate in planned and preventive maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with the team for mechanical repairs.

Skills

Fault-finding

Planned maintenance

Condition monitoring

Collaboration

Education

Recognised electrical/instrumentation apprenticeship

Tools

Maintenance software/CMMS

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Description

Shift: Monday - Friday

This is more than just a hands-on engineering role. It’s a chance to join a progressive, established food manufacturer with a values-led culture.

A leader in sustainable food manufacturing, you’ll be part of a team in a business committed to continuous improvement and developing its people.

About the Role

Your primary focus will be on keeping the site running safely and efficiently, using a combination of planned maintenance, fault-finding, and improving reliability.

Key areas you’ll be involved in:

* Troubleshooting and fixing electrical and instrumentation faults across the site.

* Taking a proactive role in planned and preventive maintenance activities.

* Recording maintenance work and analysis in the site’s CMMS.

* Collaborating with the wider team to support mechanical repairs.

* Applying condition-monitoring techniques, such as vibration or thermographic analysis, to identify potential issues.

* Getting involved in CI projects, audits, and inspections.

* Ensuring all work you do is in line with required HSE standards.

About You

You’ll need a solid background in electrical and instrumentation engineering, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Here’s what you will need to succeed:

* Recognised electrical/instrumentation apprenticeship.

* Demonstrable experience and understanding of fault-finding and repairs in an industrial environment (food, chemical, manufacturing would be ideal).

* Comfortable using maintenance software/CMMS and diagnostic tools.

* Exposure to condition monitoring techniques.

* Proactive and flexible approach, able to adapt and support the team to get the job done.

Why Apply?

You’ll be part of a successful business with a strong emphasis on teamwork, offering plenty of opportunities for development and growth. In addition to your salary, you will also receive:

* Up to 8% employer pension contribution.

* Fully funded private medical cover.

* Life assurance (3x salary).

* Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career.

Want to find out more?

Apply today!

*Please note - our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this position