Electrical Shift Engineer

Adecco; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Staff canteen

Discounted or free food

Company events and social activities

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within a growing &n

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for its food manufacturing operation in Peterborough. The role involves maintenance, fault-finding and improvement across a range of machinery in a fast-paced production setting.

The ideal candidate has electrical maintenance experience, can read schematics, and works well in a team. Shift pattern rotates weekly with a late evening allowance and potential overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent qualification.
• Electrical engineering apprenticeship/training.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of motors, drives, sensors, and control circuits.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive maintenance approach.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience (electrical & mechanical).
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime and maximise machine performance.
• Undertake reactive maintenance activities in response to breakdowns.
• Complete routine inspections and condition-based checks on plant and machinery.
• Support machinery installations, modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing targets are achieved.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and engineering best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving productivity.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

BTEC Level 3 Engineering

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical schematics

Engineering drawings

Automation equipment

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer

Peterborough - On-Site

Shift Pattern

Rotating weekly shifts:

• Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

A shift allowance is paid for hours worked between 6:00pm and 10:00pm.

Overtime sometimes available at increased rates

Salary

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience, qualifications, and skill level.

We welcome applications from engineers at various stages of their career.

Whether you are looking to build upon your existing maintenance experience or bring extensive knowledge gained within a manufacturing environment, we would be keen to hear from you. The salary and overall package will reflect your level of experience and capability.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing operation in Peterborough.

This role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced production environment, carrying out maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous improvement activities across a range of machinery and equipment.

The position would suit:

• An engineer with some food manufacturing industrial maintenance experience, looking to develop their career within a supportive engineering team.
• An established Maintenance Engineer seeking a new challenge with increased responsibility and a salary package reflective of their experience.
• A more senior-level engineer capable of bringing valuable technical expertise and supporting ongoing improvements across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime and maximise machine performance.
• Undertake reactive maintenance activities in response to breakdowns.
• Complete routine inspections and condition-based checks on plant and machinery.
• Support machinery installations, modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing targets are achieved.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and engineering best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving productivity.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent qualification.
• Electrical engineering apprenticeship/ training
• Previous manufacturing machine maintenance experience gained within manufacturing, engineering, production, FMCG, packaging, food, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors, and control circuits.
• Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience incorporating both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Experience working within automated manufacturing environments.
• Continuous improvement experience.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Keen to learn and develop professionally.
• Positive and proactive approach to maintenance activities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to support operational requirements.
• Committed to high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Shift allowance for applicable late-shift hours.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff canteen.
• Discounted or free food.
• Company events and social activities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing engineering team.