Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select; Desford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

15% total pension contribution (10% at

5% employee contribution)

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a fast-paced, highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance on automated production equipment, focusing on fault diagnosis and improved reliability.

Ideal candidates will have a recognised electrical engineering qualification, strong fault-finding skills, and experience with Siemens S7 PLCs.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification required.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience essential.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing/heavy industrial environments.
• Practical experience with control panels and electrical systems.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs essential.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults confidently.
• Proactive maintenance mindset and continuous improvement focus.
• Willingness to work a 4-on, 4-off days/nights pattern.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across automated production machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Fault-find and work on electrical control panels and related systems.
• Support maintenance and reliability of conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns and other equipment.
• Work with Siemens S7 PLC systems and automation.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and engineering compliance.
• Collaborate within a large engineering team.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Siemens S7 PLCs

Preventive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of essential building products. Operating across 17 sites in the UK, they provide high-quality products that support both traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Join a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, working a 4-on, 4-off day and night shift pattern. You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving advanced production equipment, with a strong focus on electrical fault finding, automation and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across automated production machinery.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults quickly to minimise downtime.

• Fault-find and work on electrical control panels and associated systems.

• Support the maintenance and reliability of conveyors, mixers, ovens, kilns and other production equipment.

• Work with Siemens S7 PLC systems and automation.

• Carry out preventative maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and engineering compliance.

• Work collaboratively within a large engineering team.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A recognised electrical engineering qualification.

• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience.

• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.

• Practical experience working with control panels and electrical systems.

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs - essential.

• The ability to confidently diagnose and resolve electrical faults.

• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

• The flexibility to work a 4-on, 4-off days and nights shift pattern.

Desirable Skills:

• Siemens automation experience.

• Experience working within highly automated manufacturing environments.

• Experience with PLC fault finding and control systems.

• Mechanical maintenance knowledge alongside strong electrical expertise.

Benefits Include:

• A competitive salary

• Annual bonus.

• 15% total pension contribution (10% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution).

• Opportunity to work with modern automation and advanced production technology.

• Excellent opportunities for technical development and progression.