Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Hoveringham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK FMCG manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Hoveringham. This hands-on role involves maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring smooth production operations. The ideal candidate will have multi-skilled experience, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers premium overtime rates, training opportunities, and a generous benefits package, including a 15% employer pension contribution and 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

Premium overtime rates

15% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Ongoing training and development

Private healthcare

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; time-served apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in heavy industry or FMCG environments.
• Confident with PLC fault-finding (any brand).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Multi-skilled electrical and mechanical experience

PLC fault-finding

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

17th/18th Edition electrical qualification

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hoveringham

Industry: Leading UK Manufacturer of Building Products

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer of essential building products, operating across 17 sites nationwide. They deliver high-quality solutions that support both traditional and modern construction methods, driving the continued growth of the UK construction industry.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy, heavy industrial FMCG site. This is a hands-on role where youll maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems to keep production running smoothly, often working with older machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Work on older plant and equipment, including pumps, hydraulics, gearboxes, valves, and generators.
• Perform PLC diagnostics and fault-finding.
• Support planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Were Looking For

• Strong multi-skilled electrical and mechanical experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; time-served apprenticeship preferred.
• 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification.
• Experience in heavy industry or FMCG environments.
• Confident with PLC fault-finding (any brand).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with older plant and machinery.
• Knowledge of industrial hydraulics, gearboxes, and valves.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Premium overtime rates.
• 15% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Private healthcare.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Permanent role with a leading UK FMCG manufacturer.

If youre ready for an exciting opportunity with a respected industry leader, apply today or get in touch!