Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a permanent position in Doncaster. The candidate will work on a 42-hour shift rotation involving days and nights, and will be responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring safety protocols. Previous experience in FMCG or a similar environment is essential. This role offers a generous salary, bonus scheme, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

25% staff discount

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Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or Automated warehousing.
• Proven ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience in a high-pressured environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain materials handling equipment and ensure efficient operation.
• Keep maintenance areas clean and manage supplies.
• Assist in health and safety inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Panama Shift (Days + Nights) – £47,500 – Doncaster

Calling all engineers looking for a role with career progression, stability and growth. This is a fast-paced maintenance role where you can achieve long term career development and grow within a market leading company. The team is expanding and investing in new technology and high-tech automation digital management systems.

Primary Purpose

You will be responsible for working in a clean automated environment during an exciting growth phase for the company. As a key member of the Maintenance team, you will ensure the smooth operation of the factory in a safe and effective manner, following health and safety guidance. You will perform repairs, breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance, and report any equipment faults or malfunctions that cannot be fixed. You will work with conveyor systems, ASRS systems, sort systems, scanning and labeling systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all materials handling equipment and ensure an efficient operation of the Building Management System.
• Keep maintenance areas (warehouse, plant and equipment) clean and tidy; manage maintenance stores and workshop areas.
• Receive maintenance spares and equipment and locate them in stores or the maintenance workshop.
• Support a flexible and common-sense approach to Health and Safety, notifying Team Managers and others of hazards; ensure the safety of others in the warehouse areas.
• Assist in the completion and review of risk assessments for the department.
• Undertake regular health & safety inspections with the Site Management Team.
• Promote and participate in activities within the department and on site; participate in and encourage idea generation to benefit departments through STPs in line with Target Zero.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adherence to safe systems of work and procedures.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and/or under pressure.
• Developing self and others.
• Planning and Organisation with attention to detail.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of working within a similar role (FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Waste to Recycling, Baggage Handling, Automated warehousing).
• A proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience of working within a high-pressured environment.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in engineering (electrical or mechanical).

Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and level of accuracy.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• A proven ability to take ownership of tasks and situations.
• Enthusiastic approach to the role.
• Good level of PC skills.

Shift and Benefits

Working on a 42-hour shift rotation (days and nights). Salary, generous bonus scheme, 25% staff discount, share save and other benefits. Opportunity to work with market-leading technologies within the warehousing and logistics sector. All positions are permanent with excellent career development and training opportunities.

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry-leading specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base and vet clients to provide the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages equality and diversity in the workforce and acts with honesty, integrity and impartiality. When registering, you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting opportunities in the marketplace. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry news and live vacancy notifications. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.