Electrical Shift Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for a 4 on/4 off contract in Belfast to maintain and improve high-speed production equipment. You will diagnose faults, read electrical schematics and work on PLC-controlled systems within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role requires strong electrical maintenance experience, PLC diagnostics skills and the ability to work independently on a rotating shift pattern. NVQ/City & Guilds/equivalent qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience in manufacturing/packaging.
• Strong electrical maintenance background with fault finding on automated production equipment.
• PLC experience including diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve production equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
• Carry out electrical and multi-skilled maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and documentation; fault-find PLC-controlled systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC diagnostics

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Maintenance planning

Independent working

Hand tools

FMCG/packaging experience

Wood or electrical qualifications

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Time-Served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

Keep Industry Moving - Join a High-Performing Manufacturing Team as an Electrical Shift Engineer

Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Shift Engineer, who will be required to work on a 4 On, 4 Off (Continuous Rotation) contract basis in Belfast.

Role Purpose

• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve production equipment to maximise uptime, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance activities across the site.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently while minimising downtime.
• Job Role Responsibilities:
• Carry out electrical and multi-skilled maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults on automated manufacturing machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled systems, including fault finding and minor modifications.
• Maintain electrical systems including motors, VFDs, control panels, sensors, relays and high-voltage equipment.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems to support production operations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and complete maintenance records accurately.
• Support conveyors, packaging lines and manufacturing support systems.
• Raise and complete work orders through the CMMS/SAP maintenance system.
• Participate in daily maintenance meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with root cause analysis and equipment reliability projects.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, GMP and health & safety compliance.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently to minimise downtime.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Strong electrical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience fault finding on automated production equipment.
• PLC experience, including diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, drives, motors and instrumentation.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience carrying out both reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently on a rotating shift pattern.
• Own hand tools.
• Experience within FMCG, food, beverage, bottling or packaging environments advantageous.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLCs, ControlLogix, PLC-5 or SLC500 systems advantageous.
• SAP or CMMS maintenance system experience advantageous.
• Forklift, MEWP or scissor lift licences advantageous.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Time-Served Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience within a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Electrical Shift Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are alway