Electrical Multiskilled Engineer – FMCG GMP, PLCs & Drives

Smart4Sciences; Wesham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4Sciences is seeking an experienced Multiskilled (Electrical) Engineer for Kirkham to maintain and improve packaging and production equipment within a leading UK vitamins, minerals and supplements manufacturer.

You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to minimise downtime, carry out planned maintenance, update SOPs, and support building and process reliability. GMP experience is beneficial and the role requires hands-on electrical expertise in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer or recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship and/or HNC in electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years' electrical experience within the FMCG sector.
• Experience and a good understanding of PLCs, fault finding, 3 phase, DC motors, relays, contractors, sensors and drives.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Engineering Manager on a daily basis to minimise machine downtime.
• Identify and solve day to day maintenance problems.
• Perform PPM (planned preventative maintenance) schedules as required.
• Accurately create and update relevant SOPs as necessary.
• Carry out maintenance activities on buildings, plant and facilities to improve quality and cost effectiveness.

Skills

PLCs

Fault finding

3 phase

DC motors

Relays

Sensors

Drives

Education

Electrical engineering apprenticeship / HNC

Job description

Smart4Sciences is seeking an experienced Multiskilled (Electrical) Engineer for Kirkham to maintain and improve packaging and production equipment within a leading UK vitamins, minerals and supplements manufacturer.

You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to minimise downtime, carry out planned maintenance, update SOPs, and support building and process reliability. GMP experience is beneficial and the role requires hands-on electrical expertise in a fast-paced FMCG environment.