Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Merseyside

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturing site is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This critical role involves maintaining essential production equipment and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Access to early wage release

Retail discount schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral and recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical Engineer with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally food or FMCG.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards and site-based safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault diagnosis, repair and preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, GMP, HACCP and COSHH requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Relevant qualifications or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC/servo drive systems

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £50,000
Shifts: 4-on 4-off (2 days, 2 nights, 42 hours per week)
Sector: FMCG / Food Manufacturing

About the Role

A leading UK food manufacturing site is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.This is a key role in maintaining essential production equipment, delivering both proactive and reactive maintenance, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
You will work within a fast-paced, highly regulated setting where engineering reliability and attention to detail are critical.

Key Responsibilities

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  Perform fault diagnosis, repair and preventative maintenance on a range of production machinery.
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  Support safe, compliant operations by adhering to Health & Safety, GMP, HACCP and COSHH requirements.
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  Work with PLCs and automation systems (Mitsubishi experience is desirable).
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  Liaise with production and other departments to support operational goals.
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  Accurately log completed work via the Computer Maintenance Management System.
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  Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Requirements

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  Time-served Electrical Engineer with relevant qualifications or apprenticeship.
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  Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally food or FMCG.
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  Proficiency in electrical fault finding and mechanical maintenance.
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  Familiarity with PLC/servo drive systems (preferably Mitsubishi).
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  Good communication skills, a team-oriented approach, and a flexible attitude.
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  Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards and site-based safety systems.

Benefits

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  £50,000 annual salary
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  4-on 4-off shift pattern (42 hours/week)
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  Generous holiday allowance
• 
  Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
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  Life assurance
• 
  Access to early wage release and retail discount schemes
• 
  Cycle to Work scheme
• 
  Employee referral and recognition programmes

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a secure, progressive manufacturing site with excellent benefits and long-term development potential.
Submit your application today to be considered.