Electrical Maintenance Engineer

ADR Eng Specialists Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering recruitment firm in Wigan is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for their FMCG manufacturing operations. This role involves responding to breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with the engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a background in FMCG engineering and possess strong electrical and mechanical skills. A recognized engineering qualification is required, and the position offers a competitive salary along with shift-based work.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Food/FMCG engineering.
• Experience in fast paced environments.
• Time served Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance.
• Work with Engineering Manager and technicians for repairs.
• Follow site health & safety procedures.

Skills

PLC fault finding skills

Multi-skilled with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting and practical fault finding

Education

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

Job description

Your New Company

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 breakdowns and working PPMs.

What is on offer for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Circa £48.7k salary
• Shifts based role (2 days 2 nights, 4 off)
• Commutable from Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Blackburn, Manchester and Liverpool.
• FMCG manufacturing business

Job Requirements

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

• 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