Electrical Shift Engineer

Adecco; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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工程

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing operation in Peterborough. You will carry out maintenance, fault-finding and improvement activities across a range of machinery in a fast-paced production environment.

This on-site role follows a rotating weekly shift pattern (6:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00) with a shift allowance for late hours. The salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery in manufacturing.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Multiskilled electrical/mechanical maintenance with strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Undertake reactive maintenance during breakdowns.
• Complete routine inspections and condition checks.
• Support installations, modifications, upgrades, and improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
• Work with production teams to meet targets.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and engineering best practices.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Multiskilled maintenance (electrical &

Reading electrical schematics

PLC fault-finding

Problem solving

Team communication

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Education

BTEC Level 3 Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent

Electrical engineering apprenticeship/training

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.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.