Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their Thurgarton facility. This permanent role offers a salary up to £45,000 per annum, including overtime, with benefits such as a generous pension contribution, private healthcare, and continuous training. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical skills, with experience in heavy industry, and will be comfortable working with older machinery. If you're ready for a hands-on position within a respected manufacturing group, apply now.

Benefits

15% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Ongoing training & development

Private healthcare

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical multi-skilling.
• Experience in heavy industry or FMCG environments.
• Confidence with PLC fault finding, any brand experience welcome.
• Comfort working with older equipment in tough environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Time-served apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding, maintenance, and repairs.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
• Work with older plant and equipment including pumps, hydraulics, gearboxes, valves, and generators.
• Conduct PLC fault finding and diagnostics.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance and improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical multi-skilling

Mechanical multi-skilling

PLC fault finding

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

17th Edition

18th Edition

Tools

Pumps

Hydraulics

Gearboxes

Valves

Generators

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (including lots of premium rates overtime)
Job Type: Permanent

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Salary up to £45,000 including lots of premium rates overtime
• Generous 15% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Access to ongoing training & development
• Private healthcare
• Company sick pay scheme
• Permanent role with a stable, nationwide manufacturing group

Work with a Leading UK Manufacturer - One of 15 Sites Nationwide

A leading FMCG manufacturer with 15 sites across the UK is looking to recruit a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer for its busy Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire facility.This is a hands-on role in a heavy, industrial environment with older machinery—perfect for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and tackling real mechanical and electrical issues.

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll join a dedicated and experienced team that plays a critical role in keeping production moving at one of the company's most important locations.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding, maintenance, and repairs
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
• Work with older plant and equipment including pumps, hydraulics, gearboxes, valves, and generators
• Conduct PLC fault finding and diagnostics
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement projects

Skills & Experience Required:

The ideal Electrical Maintenance Engineer will have:

• Strong electrical and mechanical multi-skilling
• Experience working in heavy industry or FMCG environments
• Confidence with PLC fault finding (any brand experience welcome)
• Comfort working with older equipment in a tough environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Time-served apprenticeship preferred
• 17th Edition (18th Edition preferred and highly desirable)

Benefits Recap

• Salary up to £45,000 including premium rates overtime
• 15% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Continuous training & development opportunities
• Private healthcare included
• Company sick pay scheme
• Long-term, secure position with a well-established UK manufacturer

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer ready for a hands-on role in a respected national manufacturing group, we want to hear from you.

Call us on 01923 227 543
Or click Apply Now to send your CV