Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Newcastle-under-Lyme & Whitchurch - Competitive + Benefits

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal feed manufacturing is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance of processing machinery across two sites, focusing on maximizing operational uptime and supporting continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension scheme after 12 months

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

B&Q Trade Card discount

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical energy technology, PLC & SCADA systems.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Support capital expenditure and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production teams to uphold safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical Energy Technology

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

CMMS Systems

Word

Excel

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Counter-balance FLT

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme & Whitchurch | Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Job:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a progressive feed production business operating across multiple UK sites. This is a hands-on role involving both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of animal feed processing machinery, with a focus on maximising operational uptime.

This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Engineering Manager, covering two sites in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Whitchurch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing planned preventative maintenance and attending to reactive breakdowns on production machinery
• Supporting capital expenditure and continuous improvement projects
• Collaborating with production teams to uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• Maintaining 5S standards within engineering work areas
• Using CMMS systems to manage maintenance records and tasks

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekly shift pattern:
• Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Week 2: 8:00am – 4:00pm / 5:00pm
• Week 3: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

The Company:

A long-established leader in animal feed manufacturing, supplying high-quality feed products across the UK. Known for investing in innovation and operational standards, they offer excellent long-term career opportunities within a supportive and progressive environment.

The Candidate:

• Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Experience with electrical energy technology, PLC & SCADA systems
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and proficiency in Word and Excel
• Counter-balance FLT licence advantageous
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Willingness to travel between sites, work rotating shifts, and on-call duties

The Package:

• Competitive basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme after 12 months
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• B&Q Trade Card discount
• Opportunities for training, personal development, and career progression

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, at [e-mail].

Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. We specialise in roles across sales, management, marketing, operations, and technical fields, including international and senior-level positions within agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health, and rural sectors.

For more information or to discuss your recruitment needs, contact our team at 01905 345 155 or international number 0044 1905 345 155. We are dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organisations worldwide.