Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Omega

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday (200 Hours)

Structured training and development

Career progression within a growing国际组

Modern manufacturing environment with投

Job summary

Omega is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our high-speed manufacturing site in the East Midlands. You will maintain packaging equipment, lead breakdown repairs and drive continuous improvement to maximise uptime and output.

Ideal candidates will be Electrically qualified (ONC/HND advantageous), with PLC experience (Siemens S5/S7), CMMS familiarity and a proactive, KPI-driven mindset within a safe, compliant environment.

Qualifications

Experience on high-speed production or packaging lines in FMCG, pharma, or related industries.
Electrically qualified to minimum craft level; ONC/HND advantageous.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and control systems.
Experience programming, modifying and fault-finding PLCs (Siemens S5/S7).
Knowledge of AC/DC drives, inverter systems and industrial electrical installations.
COMPEX qualification or hazardous area experience desirable.
Good understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Strong IT and CMMS experience.
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and perform under pressure.
Continuous improvement mindset in KPI-driven manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimise high-speed production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
Lead breakdown response activities, diagnosing faults and delivering effective first-time repairs.
Plan, execute and complete preventative maintenance activities in line with operational requirements.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimise recurring issues.
Accurately record maintenance activities and equipment history using CMMS systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and production performance.
Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and installation activities.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and hygiene standards.
Participate in internal and external audits while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Contribute to maintenance budget objectives and support team development initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

PLC programming

Siemens S5/S7

Electrical drives

Hazardous area awareness

CMMS

Education

ONC/HND

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Earlies - Monday to Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm & Friday 6:00am-12:00pm

Lates - Monday to Thursday 2:00pm-10:00pm & Friday 12:00pm-6:00pm

Nights - Sunday 6:00pm-6:00am & Monday to Thursday 10:00pm-6:00am

Join a leading global manufacturer behind some of the world's most recognised household brands. Backed by significant investment and operating across multiple international markets. You'll join a high-performing engineering team at a modern manufacturing site where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering quality products to millions of consumers worldwide.

Responsibilities - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Maintain and optimise high-speed production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
Lead breakdown response activities, diagnosing faults and delivering effective first-time repairs.
Plan, execute and complete preventative maintenance activities in line with operational requirements.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimise recurring issues.
Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history using CMMS systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and production performance.
Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and installation activities.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality and hygiene standards.
Participate in internal and external audits while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Contribute to maintenance budget objectives and support ongoing team development initiatives.

Experience / Qualifications - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Experience working on high-speed manufacturing or packaging lines within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
Electrically qualified to minimum craft level, with ONC/HND advantageous.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and control systems.
Experience programming, modifying and fault-finding PLCs, particularly Siemens S5 and S7.
Knowledge of AC/DC drives, inverter systems and industrial electrical installations.
COMPEX qualification or experience within hazardous area environments desirable.
Good understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Strong IT and CMMS experience.
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and perform under pressure.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience operating in KPI-driven manufacturing environments.

Benefits - Electrical Maintenance Engineer