Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Omega Resource Group

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

44 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Employer Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare

Training and development

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Derby to maintain and optimise high-speed production lines. You will lead breakdown repairs, perform preventative maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across electrical/control systems.

The role requires electrical qualifications (craft level preferred) with PLC experience in Siemems S5/S7, knowledge of AC/DC drives, and CMMS competency. A 3-shift pattern and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

Electrical engineer with experience on high-speed manufacturing or packaging lines.
Electrically qualified to craft level; ONC/HND advantageous.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical/control systems.
Experience programming fault-finding PLCs, Siemens S5/S7.
Knowledge of AC/DC drives and industrial installations.
COMPEX qualification or hazardous area experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimise high-speed production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
Lead breakdown response, diagnosing faults and delivering first-time repairs.
Plan and complete preventative maintenance in line with operations.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Record maintenance activities and equipment history in CMMS.
Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability and performance.
Support equipment upgrades and installation projects.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and hygiene standards.
Participate in audits and assist with budget objectives.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC programming

Electrical control systems

Independent worker

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrically qualified to craft level

ONC/HND advantageous

Tools

Siemens S5/S7 PLCs

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Derby

3 Shift Pattern

£50,000 - £55,000

Shift Pattern

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

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

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.
17th Edition qualification advantageous but not essential.
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