Electrical Maintenance Engineer – FMCG, 3-Shift

Omega Resource Group; Temple Normanton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Employer pension contribution 10%

Private healthcare

Structured training and development

Career progression within growing intl

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a Derby site in a 3‑shift pattern. The role focuses on maintaining high‑speed production and packaging equipment, diagnosing faults, and performing first‑time repairs to maximise uptime.

The ideal candidate will have experience on fast lines in FMCG or related sectors, strong PLC fault-finding skills with Siemens S5/S7, and CMMS proficiency. A craft-level electrical qualification and 17th Edition are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience on high-speed manufacturing or packaging lines in FMCG, food, pharma or similar industries.
• Electrically qualified to minimum craft level, ONC/HND advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and control systems.
• Experience programming, modifying and fault-finding PLCs, particularly Siemens S5 and S7.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, inverter systems and industrial electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise high-speed production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Lead breakdown response activities, diagnosing faults and delivering effective first-time repairs.
• Plan, execute and complete preventative maintenance activities in line with operational requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimise recurring issues.
• Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history using CMMS systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and production performance.
• Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to maintenance budget objectives and support ongoing team development initiatives.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC programming

Maintenance planning

Electrical troubleshooting

HSE compliance

Education

ONC/HND advantageous

17th Edition qualification advantageous

COMPEX qualification

Electrical craft level qualification

Tools

Siemens S5/S7 PLCs

CMMS

Job description

Omega Resource Group is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a Derby site in a 3‑shift pattern. The role focuses on maintaining high‑speed production and packaging equipment, diagnosing faults, and performing first‑time repairs to maximise uptime.

The ideal candidate will have experience on fast lines in FMCG or related sectors, strong PLC fault-finding skills with Siemens S5/S7, and CMMS proficiency. A craft-level electrical qualification and 17th Edition are advantageous.