Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ADR Specialists Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a key role in a booming FMCG manufacturing plant in Wigan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Food/FMCG engineering, multi-skilled with electrical and mechanical aptitude, and possess PLC fault-finding skills. This role offers a salary of circa £53.6k and involves responding to break downs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Food/FMCG engineering.
• Accustomed to fast-paced environments.
• Working knowledge of PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs to process equipment and plant machinery.
• Respond to break downs and perform reactive maintenance.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.

Skills

PLC fault finding skills

Multi-skilled with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on machinery

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification e.g., HNC/HND/ONC/OND

Job description

Specialising in the FMCG sector, this client offers a diverse role within a company that operates within a booming industry. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, working within a large, busy manufacturing plant, you will be responsible for responding to break downs and working PPM's.

What is on offer for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Circa £53.6k salary
• Shifts based role (2 days 2 nights, 4 off)
• Commutable from Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Blackburn, Manchester and Liverpool.
• FMCG manufacturing business

Job Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

The ideal Electrical Maintenance Engineer will have a strong background in Food/FMCG engineering and be accustomed to fast paced environments.

• Work in partnership with the Engineering Manager, production staff and technicians to carry out repairs to process equipment and plant machinery.
• PLC fault finding skills
• Multi-skilled with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Responding to break downs and reactive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant and mechanical/electrical machinery.
• Following site H&S procedures and reporting any risks via the internal reporting process.

Person Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

• Time served Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer, preferably from the Food/FMCG Industry
• Recognised Engineering qualification e.g. HNC/HND/ONC/OND
• Accustomed to fast paced and challenging working environments
• Working knowledge of PLCs
• Working experience within highly automated environments

ADR Specialists Ltd are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency