Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions in Chipping Campden is seeking an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to support FMCG processing lines and core plant utilities. You will lead electrical fault diagnosis, perform preventive maintenance, and improve machine reliability across the site.

The role offers a four-day week, a salary of £47,000–£50,000, and a clear career path toward Engineering Management with opportunities to lead shift operations and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased engineer with relevant technical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Cross-skilled mechanical capability (pumps, drives, pneumatics).
• Experience in continuous manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or packaging sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventive maintenance schedules and respond rapidly to breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot faults in VSDs, AC/DC motors, sensors, and PLCs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC control

VSDs

Motors

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer £47,000 - £50,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package Monday - Thursday | Compressed Days & Nights Shift Pattern Chipping Campden

Are you an electrically qualified engineer with a background in FMCG, processing, or continuous manufacturing environments looking for an opportunity with exceptional shift flexibility and clear leadership progression?

A well-established technical manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support site operations. Covering both automated process lines and core plant utilities, you will play a key role in maximising equipment availability and driving overall site reliability.

This position offers a balanced four-day working week, competitive basic salary, and a genuine career path toward an Engineering Management position.

The Role

• Delivering planned preventive maintenance schedules and providing rapid response to electro-mechanical breakdowns
• Troubleshooting electrical faults, variable speed drives (VSDs), AC/DC motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems
• Carrying out mechanical fault diagnosis and repairs on continuous handling systems, including pumps, drives, and conveyors
• Acting as the lead technical point of contact during shift operations to ensure uninterrupted production output
• Performing root cause analysis on repeat issues to enhance overall machine efficiency and reliability
• Logging all breakdown data, statutory maintenance, and spare parts usage accuratelyWorking alongside production teams to uphold health, safety, and operational standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and equipment modifications across the plant

The Candidate

• Electrically biased engineer with relevant technical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Practical cross-skilled mechanical capability (pumps, mechanical transmissions, pneumatics)
• Proven track record in continuous manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or packaging sectors
• Strong diagnostic capability across electrical schematics, motor controls, VSDs, and PLC inputs/outputs
• Self-motivated and confident working independently during shift cover
• Proactive approach to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards

What's on offer?

• Generous leave package (33 days annual leave)
• Comprehensive sick pay cover

We are an equal opportunity recruitment partner. Candidates must hold full legal entitlement to work in the UK at the time of application.