Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in West Bromwich is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support high-speed production lines. The role involves fault-finding, repairs on mixers and conveyors, electrical work on PLC-controlled equipment, and planned maintenance to improve reliability. A salary of £53,500 is offered along with a 4-on 4-off shift pattern and 25 days of holiday. Candidates with FMCG experience and electrical bias are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

£53,500 salary

4-on 4-off shift pattern

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Investment in engineering and site upgrades

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and modify PLC code, ideally with Mitsubishi.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault-finding and repairs on production equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance to enhance equipment reliability.
• Carry out electrical work on motors and sensors.
• Support automation changes and small engineering projects.
• Work safely and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Fault-finding and repairs

Electrical bias with mechanical ability

PLC code modification

Team-focused and confident

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

West Bromwich | £53,500 | 4-on 4-off (2 Days / 2 Nights) | FMCG Manufacturing

A great opportunity to join a busy, well-invested Food Manufacturing site as they grow their engineering team. We're looking for an electrical-biased Maintenance Engineer to support high-speed production lines and keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

What you'll be doing

• Fault-finding and repairs across mixers, conveyors and packaging lines
• Planned maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Electrical work on motors, sensors, inverters and PLC-controlled equipment
• Supporting automation changes and small projects
• Working safely and supporting continuous improvement on shift

What we're looking for

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer from FMCG or manufacturing
• Electrical bias with good mechanical ability
• Able to read/modify PLC code (Mitsubishi ideally)
• Calm, team-focused and confident with fast-moving equipment

What's on offer

• £53,500 salary
• 4-on 4-off days & nights
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Long-term investment in engineering and site upgrades