Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Omega

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 53,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Pension contribution 10%

Private Healthcare

Training & Development

Career progression

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Derby to maintain high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment, improve reliability, and support site growth in a modern facility.

You will perform electrical fault-finding, support preventative maintenance, and use a CMMS system while working across shifts. A competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Electrically qualified with an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience with Siemens S5/S7 PLCs and drives.

Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed machinery.
Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime.
Support preventative maintenance to ensure reliability.
Record activities using the CMMS system.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

CMMS usage

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement mindset

Health & safety compliance

Education

Electrical qualification (apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

Siemens S5/S7 PLCs

AC/DC drives & inverters

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Derby
3 Shift Pattern
£53,000 - £58,000

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 manufacturer supplying products across the globe. With continued investment in people, technology, and site development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a modern manufacturing facility as part of a highly skilled engineering team. You'll play a key role in maintaining production performance, improving equipment reliability, and supporting future growth.

Responsibilities - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery.
Diagnose electrical faults and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime.
Support preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
Record maintenance activities accurately using the CMMS system.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the site.
Assist with machinery upgrades, installations, and engineering projects.
Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and site standards.
Support audit activities and maintain regulatory compliance.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance.

Experience / Qualifications - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Experience working within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, packaging, or other fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Electrically qualified with a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience working with Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, including fault finding and modification.
Knowledge of AC/DC drives, inverters, and industrial electrical systems.
COMPEX experience or hazardous area knowledge is advantageous.
17th or 18th Edition beneficial but not essential.
Good understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
Previous experience using CMMS systems.
Able to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience working within KPI-driven manufacturing environments.

Benefits - Electrical Maintenance Engineer