Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Verto People; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in food processing technology is seeking an Electrical Engineer based in Preston. The successful candidate will provide electrical and electromechanical repair and maintenance for various types of food processing machinery, including conveyors and robotics. Key responsibilities include installation of machinery and collaboration with engineering teams. The role requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to maintain effective customer relationships. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including overtime and company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to maintain equipment in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide repair and maintenance on food processing machinery.
• Responsible for installation of electromechanical machinery.
• Liaise with engineering departments during projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electromechanical systems

Diagnostic skills

Professional relationship management

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Conveyors

Robotics

Labelling machines

Vacuum machines

Flow wrappers

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer / Multiskilled Engineer / Service Technician required to join a leading provider of packaging and food processing machinery & solutions.

Will provide electrical and electromechanical repair, service and maintenance on food processing machinery, automated packaging machinery, material handling products and more at site in Preston.

Role Details

• Package
• £45,000 - £50,000
• Overtime
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Additional benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and electromechanical repair, service and maintenance on food processing machinery, automated packaging machinery, material handling products and more at site in Preston.
• Be responsible for electrical repair, build and install of machinery such as conveyors, robotics, industrial chillers, labelling machines, vacuum machines, flow wrappers, production lines and or other electromechanical machinery.
• Install electromechanical machinery into all forms of the food & bev manufacturing industry.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.

Requirements

• Experience as a Electrical Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer, Conveyor Engineer, Electromechanical Engineer, FMCG Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Service Technician or similar.
• Will have an electrical bias and experience maintaining equipment such as conveyors, robotics, labelling machines, vacuum machines, flow wrappers, production lines and or other electromechanical machinery.
• Ability to maintain good professional working relationships with existing and new customers.
• Good working knowledge of three phase electrical work and diagnostic skills.
• An electrical engineering degree / qualification or apprentice trained, would be advantageous.
• Willingness to commute to site in Preston.