Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Omega Plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Training & development

Career progression

Modern manufacturing

Job summary

Omega Plc is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a Derby site on a 3-shift pattern. The role focuses on maintaining and optimising high-speed production lines, diagnosing faults, and delivering first-time repairs to maximise uptime.

The successful candidate will have experience with Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, electrical qualification, and a continuous improvement mindset, working within a KPIdriven manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience on high-speed production or packaging lines in FMCG/pharma or similar.
• Electrically qualified to minimum craft level; ONC/HND advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding on electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise high-speed production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Lead breakdown response and deliver effective first-time repairs.
• Plan and complete preventative maintenance in line with operations.

Skills

Fault-finding

Control systems

Independent worker

Continuous improvement

IT & CMMS

Pneumatic & mechanical

Education

ONC/HND advantageous

17th Edition advantageous

COMPEX advantageous

Tools

Siemens S5/S7 PLCs

Job description

Job Details

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Derby – 3 Shift Pattern – Salary £50,000 - £55,000

Shift Timings:

• Earlies – Monday to Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm & Friday 6:00am-12:00pm
• Lates – Monday to Thursday 2:00pm-10:00pm & Friday 12:00pm-6:00pm
• Nights – Sunday 6:00pm-6:00am & Monday to Thursday 10:00pm-6:00am

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience working on high-speed manufacturing or packaging lines within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
• Electrically qualified to minimum craft level, with ONC/HND advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and control systems.
• Experience programming, modifying, and fault-finding PLCs, particularly Siemens S5 and S7.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, inverter systems and industrial electrical installations.
• COMPEX qualification or experience within hazardous area environments desirable.
• 17th Edition qualification advantageous but not essential.
• Good understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Strong IT and CMMS experience.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and perform under pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience operating in KPI-driven manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday (200 Hours)
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Single Private Healthcare
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing international organisation
• Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise high-speed production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Lead breakdown response activities, diagnosing faults and delivering effective first-time repairs.
• Plan, execute and complete preventative maintenance activities in line with operational

Join a leading global manufacturer behind some of the world's most recognised household brands. Backed by significant investment and operating across multiple international markets. You'll join a high-performing engineering team at a modern manufacturing site where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering quality products to millions of consumers worldwide.