Electrical Maintenance Engineer

1111 recruitment Ltd; Blaina; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

1111 recruitment Ltd is seeking a Multi-skilled engineer in a full-time role in the United Kingdom. The position involves supporting the site and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation to maximise production output through planned maintenance and continuous improvement projects.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will perform routine PPM, engage in projects, and adapt to three-week rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained in electrical or mechatronic disciplines.
• NVQ level 3 engineering or higher.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical fault finding in food manufacturing or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and expert knowledge to the engineering team.
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager reporting all areas of concern and suggesting corrective actions where applicable.
• To perform routine preventative maintenance activities (PPM).
• Project work and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work within rotating shifts (06:00–22:00) and overtime as needed.
• Control of contractors documentation and permits to work.
• Site security and fire alarm system responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Teamwork

PPM

Problem solving

Education

NVQ level 3 engineering

ONC/BTECH National certificate in electrical engineering

HNC/HND electrical or electronic engineering

Job description

Position: Multi-skilled engineer
Full time 40 hours per week
Competitive package

Weekly Pay

49,441.60 (£950.80 per week)

plus £782 allowance for late shift per annum (£46 per week)

Shift Pattern (three-week rotating)

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00
• 07:00 - 15:00

Position: Multi-skilled engineer
Full time 40 hours per week
Competitive package

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, your primary objective of the role is to work as part of the engineering team supporting the site and all its equipment, ensuring everything is working safely and efficiently to maximise operational output of the production lines through planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and expert knowledge to the engineering team.
• Liaise with the Engineering Manager reporting all areas of concern and suggesting corrective actions where applicable.
• To perform routine preventative maintenance activities (PPM)
• Project Work.
• Working different shift patterns - 8hrs per day between 06:00 and 22:00
• Flexibility to contribute to overtime shifts if required
• Control of contractors documentation and permits to work
• Site security and fire alarm system. Opening and locking site as part of rotation

Profile

• Apprentice trained in electrical or mechatronic disciplines.
• NVQ level 3 engineering
• ONC/BTECH National certificate in electrical engineering
• BS7671 wiring regulations
• Minimum of 2 years food manufacturing experience with supporting food safety certificate e.g. HACCP
• You will be able to demonstrate a track record in engineering and fault finding ideally gained in a high paced manufacturing environment and a high level of multi-disciplined technical aptitude.
• Electrical & Mechanical fault finding.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to work within a team and also capable to work independently.

Desirable

• HNC/HND electrical or electronic engineering
• H&S certificate such as IOSH/NEBOSH
• Electrical installation and commissioning
• Experience of working with liquid processing machinery
• Pharmaceutical/clean room experience
• Experience of leading teams/projects