Electrical Maintenance Engineer (FMCG)

Rise Technical; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a role in Manchester. The successful candidate will perform maintenance across various production lines, manage a small engineering team, and implement continuous improvements. A strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, particularly with Siemens PLC, is essential. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £50,000, plus additional benefits including a pension and free parking.

Benefits

Pension

Free Parking

Autonomous Role

Qualifications

• Experienced multi-skilled engineer (electrical bias) from a food/FMCG or manufacturing background.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills (Siemens PLC essential).
• Experience in leading or mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance across multiple production lines.
• Hands-on fault finding and PLC programming.
• Managing and developing a small engineering team.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Siemens PLC programming

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (FMCG)

45,000 - 50,000 + Pension + Free Parking + Autonomous Role

Eccles (Commutable from: Salford, Trafford, Swinton, Monton, Worsley, Walkden, Urmston, Irlam, Prestwich)

The Role

• Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance across multiple production lines
• Hands-on fault finding and PLC programming (mainly Siemens, some Mitsubishi)
• Managing and developing a small engineering team (2 engineers)
• Driving continuous improvements across the site

The Person

• Experienced multi-skilled engineer (electrical bias) from a food/FMCG or manufacturing background
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills (Siemens PLC essential)
• Experience in leading or mentoring engineers
• Looking for a full-time role with autonomy and responsibility

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

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Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates