Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Auxo Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Auxo Talent in Greater London, UK, is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias to maintain and improve plant, machinery and services across two sites. The role includes PLC fault-finding, automated systems, and adherence to food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have apprentice-trained electrical expertise, NVQ Level 3, relevant wiring regulations, and at least five years in FMCG manufacturing. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Five years of manufacturing experience in FMCG preferred.
• Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on plant and services.
• Diagnose faults and repair production equipment to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and improve plant, machinery and services.
• Install and commission new equipment as required.
• Support engineering and continuous improvement projects across two sites.
• Electrical fault-finding and maintenance on automated equipment.
• Diagnose faults in PLC-controlled systems.
• Work on electro-mechanical systems to ensure safe operation.
• Ensure maintenance meets food safety and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams for efficient operations.

Skills

Electrical bias

PLC fault-finding

Preventive maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a successful, family-run food manufacturing business based across Grassington and Keighley? You will be electrically biased and have experience working within a manufacturing environment. As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving plant, machinery and services to ensure production runs safely and efficiently. Offering £21.26 per hour (£48,640 per annum), working a 48-hour week over 4 days, with 24 days annual leave and additional company benefits.

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer your role will involve:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across plant, machinery and site services
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on production equipment to minimise downtime
• Maintaining, repairing and improving plant, machinery and associated services
• Installing and commissioning new equipment as required
• Supporting engineering and continuous improvement projects across both sites
• Carrying out electrical fault-finding, repairs and maintenance on automated equipment
• Diagnosing and resolving faults within PLC-controlled systems
• Working on automated electro-mechanical systems to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably
• Ensuring all maintenance activities meet food safety and health and safety standards
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to support efficient manufacturing operations

Hours of work:

48 hours per week over 4 days, working a rotating 3-week pattern;

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

Ideal Candidate:

• Apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer, qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in PLC fault-finding, repair and programming
• Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience working with automated electro-mechanical systems
• Minimum 5 years' manufacturing experience, ideally within FMCG
• Food manufacturing experience would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and own transport due to working across two sites