Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a manufacturing site in Newark, England. The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering, strong electrical experience from FMCG, and good technical skills. The role involves responding to breakdowns, collaborating with departments for site improvements, and carrying out projects for effective engineering installations. This contract position offers a rate of £37+ per hour, with shifts covering days, afternoons, and nights.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Strong electrical experience in FMCG.
• Experience with controls and fault finding.
• Background in reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Technical ability related to automation hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• React to breakdowns, both electrically and mechanically.
• Work with other departments to improve site performance.
• Analyze data and improve equipment performance.
• Involve in projects for engineering installs and commissioning.
• Conduct PLC fault finding.

Skills

Electrical experience

Fault finding and analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Formal qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newark

Job Reference: JBTACC

Job Type: Contract

Duration: ongoing

Shift: Days, Afternoons and Nights

Rate: £37+ per hour outside of IR35

Job Description - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

My Client is a leading manufacturing site looking for Electrical Maintenance Engineer with FMCG experience to join on both an ongoing basis and ad-hoc.

Duties

• Reacting to breakdowns both electrically and mechanically, fault finding, analysing and continuously improving the site.
• Work closely with other departments to improve the site.
• Attend meetings as required, analyse data and find solutions to improve equipment performance whilst ensuring safe working practice and full communications are maintained at all times.
• In addition, you will be involved in projects within the business to develop an effective engineering install and commissioning.
• PLC fault finding

Requirements

• A formal qualification in an electrical or mechanical engineering subject (apprentice served, NVQ, HNC or equivalent)
• Strong electrical experience preferable within a FMCG environment.
• Knowledge / experience of working with controls, analysing faults and providing solutions.
• Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance
• Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.
• Strong organisation and communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team of varying levels of technical experience.

Please apply ASAP if you are interested in this electrical maintenance engineer position.