Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is representing a leading Coventry-based organisation in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain and repair a range of electrical equipment to keep production lines running smoothly.

The role operates Monday to Friday on double days (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm) in Coventry, with a salary of circa £54,000 and regular overtime opportunities.

You'll work within a proactive team, focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within fast-paced manufacturing or food production.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Proactive and problem-solving approach, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Recognised Electrical Engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and ensure the smooth running of production lines
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety standards and food industry regulations
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes and enhancing efficiency
• Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to ensure seamless operation

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Electrical Engineering

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is representing a leading Coventry-based organisation in their search for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will maintain and repair a range of electrical equipment to keep production lines running smoothly.

The role operates Monday to Friday on double days (6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm) in Coventry, with a salary of circa £54,000 and regular overtime opportunities.

You'll work within a proactive team, focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.