Electrical Maintenance Engineer: FMCG Automation & PLC

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a busy Food Manufacturing site in West Bromwich. The role involves supporting high-speed production lines through fault-finding, planned maintenance, and electrical work on various equipment. Candidates must have an electrical bias, good mechanical skills, and ideally, knowledge of PLC coding. The position offers a competitive salary of £53,500, alongside a 4-on 4-off shift pattern and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

£53,500 salary

4-on 4-off days & nights

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Long-term investment in engineering and site upgrades

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer from FMCG or manufacturing.

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.
• Support automation changes and small projects.
• Work safely and support continuous improvement on shift.

Skills

Electrical bias with good mechanical ability

Able to read/modify PLC code

Team-focused and calm under pressure

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a busy Food Manufacturing site in West Bromwich. The role involves supporting high-speed production lines through fault-finding, planned maintenance, and electrical work on various equipment. Candidates must have an electrical bias, good mechanical skills, and ideally, knowledge of PLC coding. The position offers a competitive salary of £53,500, alongside a 4-on 4-off shift pattern and generous holiday benefits.