Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer for a dynamic FMCG production environment. You will be responsible for minimizing downtime through reactive maintenance and carrying out planned preventative maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should have strong electrical qualifications and experience in fast-paced manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Other company benefits

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with relevant qualifications.
• Strong experience in an FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently on night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Reactive maintenance and breakdown response on machinery.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)

Relevant engineering qualifications

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join our client's established engineering team, working 4 on 4 off days and nights in a high-speed Food/FMCG production environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring minimal downtime across all production equipment, responding swiftly to breakdowns, and carrying out planned maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Reactive maintenance and breakdown response on machinery
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operation
• Maintain accurate maintenance records

Requirements:

• Time-served engineer with relevant qualifications
• Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
• Strong experience in an FMCG, food, or similar fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Confident with mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Ability to work independently on night shifts

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Career development opportunities
• Pension scheme, healthcare, and other company benefits

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