Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in West Bromwich is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support their engineering team. The role involves fault-finding, planned maintenance, and electrical work on various equipment, including PLC-controlled systems. Candidates should have an electrical bias, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to read or modify PLC code. The position offers a competitive salary of £53,500 and a 4-on 4-off shift pattern, along with generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Long-term investment in engineering and site upgrades

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer from FMCG or manufacturing.
• Electrical bias with good mechanical ability.
• Able to read/modificate PLC code (ideally Mitsubishi).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fault-finding and repairs

PLC programming

Teamwork

Automation support

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