Electrical Maintenance Engineer

MorePeople; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge automation technology and take ownership of critical factory sections. You will be responsible for electrical maintenance, ensuring smooth operations of automated machinery, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The company values its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health care plans, performance bonuses, and generous annual leave. If you're ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Medicash health cash plan

Private healthcare

Pension with up to 7% matched contributions

25 days annual leave

Annual salary reviews

MyGym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Holiday buy scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proactive and solutions-focused engineer with strong electrical expertise.
• Minimum 3 years in an FMCG environment, ideally food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical fault-finding, repairs, and upgrades.
• Keep equipment running smoothly, from conveyors to robotic systems.
• Use initiative to quickly diagnose issues and minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC diagnostics (Allen Bradley/Siemens)

Experience with motors and sensors

Control panels and variable speed drives

Robotics and automation

Mechanical knowledge (pneumatics/hydraulics)

Education

Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Electrically Biased
Location: Ashby de la Zouch
Shift Pattern: Panama (12-hour shifts, days and nights)

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background looking for your next challenge?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, working with the latest automation technology and having real ownership over your section of the factory? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What's in It for You?

We take care of our people with a strong package that includes:

• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Medicash health cash plan
• Private healthcare (grade-dependent)
• Pension with up to 7% matched contributions, life assurance & income protection
• 25 days annual leave (+ extra for long service)
• Annual salary reviews
• MyGym discounts & Cycle to Work scheme
• Holiday buy scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Cancer care support, Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP access
• Best Doctors second opinion service
• Career breaks & enhanced sick pay (eligibility applies)

About the Company

Join a globally recognised and iconic brand based in Leicestershire. This market-leading food manufacturer produces some of the UK's most loved products, with quality and innovation at the heart of everything they do.

What We're Looking For

We're after a proactive and solutions-focused engineer with strong electrical expertise.

Qualifications:

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
• Ideally, a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in an FMCG environment (ideally food manufacturing)

Skills:

• Strong electrical fault-finding, ideally with PLC diagnostics (Allen Bradley/Siemens)
• Experience with motors, sensors, control panels, variable speed drives, robotics and automation
• Mechanical knowledge (e.g. pneumatics/hydraulics) beneficial but this is an electrically biased role

The Job

• Electrical Maintenance: You'll be responsible for electrical fault-finding, repairs, and upgrades across a range of automated machinery and production lines.
• Preventative & Reactive Maintenance: Keep equipment running smoothly, from conveyors and packaging lines to advanced robotic systems.
• Problem Solving: Use your initiative to quickly diagnose issues and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Collaboration: Work independently or with the team, always communicating clearly and professionally.
• Improvement Focused: Be part of continuous improvement initiatives and technology upgrades.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an electrically minded engineer who wants to work with a world-class team and cutting-edge kit, we'd love to hear from you.
Email your CV to (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

Take the next step in your engineering career today!

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