Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Eye; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a leading food manufacturing company in Eye, Suffolk. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering qualification and experience in maintaining production line efficiency. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The role offers an attractive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food production environment essential.
• Strong understanding of quality regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to manage tasks and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and manage equipment breakdowns.
• Optimize machinery layout for peak performance.
• Lead site maintenance functions and deliver timely repairs.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Food Safety Standards

Organisational Skills

Engineering Software Proficiency

Education

Nationally recognized qualification in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 24/7 shift pattern
• Location: Eye, Suffolk
• Salary: 47500 - 50000
• Sector: Food Manufacturing

Reed Engineering are working with a long established and respected company who are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in the food manufacturing sector. As their site continues to grow and secure orders from both existing and new customers, this role is essential for maintaining the high efficiency and reliability of their production lines.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Perform total preventative maintenance and address breakdowns of all mechanical and electrical nature to minimise downtime in production.
• Ensure that the machinery and facility layout are optimized for the best performance possible.
• Provide both reactive and proactive maintenance services on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure, crucial for continuous production.
• Lead the site maintenance function, delivering effective, time-sensitive repairs, including prioritisation of tasks.
• Manage weekend Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and contractor control to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Uphold stringent hygiene and safety standards, complying with food safety regulations and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Nationally recognised qualification in Engineering, relevant to your discipline (electrical or mechanical), ideally with experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Extensive experience in a plant-level role with significant proven expertise in a food production environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality regulations.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with team members.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food processing machinery and continuous improvement practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and engineering-specific software.
• Self-motivated and highly resilient, capable of working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and training specific to the food manufacturing industry.
• Supportive team environment in a sector critical to consumer health and safety.

To apply for the position of Electrical Maintenance Engineer please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.