Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Ellistown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a permanent night shift role in Coalville. The position offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum, focusing on maintaining production machinery. Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical skills, relevant engineering qualifications, and a willingness to work at night. Opportunities for career progression and benefits are included.

Benefits

Night shift premium

Excellent career progression

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills for diagnosing faults.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on all production machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and faults swiftly.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to prevent equipment failure.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Autonomy

Education

Engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Permanent Nights) – Location: Coalville. Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum.

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all machinery and equipment across our production lines. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform planned and reactive maintenance to ensure maximum equipment uptime and efficiency. This is a permanent night shift role, offering competitive pay and the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on all production machinery and equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and faults, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Conduct inspections and diagnostics to identify issues before they lead to equipment failure.
• Implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other team members to improve machinery reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and parts used.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills, with the ability to diagnose and repair faults.
• Experience with PLCs, fault finding, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures in an industrial setting.
• A relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Willingness to work permanent night shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum.
• Night shift premium.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Health and safety-conscious working environment.
• Pension scheme and other company benefits.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.