Electrically Biased Engineer

ETS Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Job summary

ETS Consulting Ltd in Manchester is seeking a skilled Multiskilled Engineer to maintain production line machinery and site equipment. You will execute PPM tasks, diagnose faults, and contribute to continuous improvement while working across shifts, including weekends.

The ideal candidate holds an ONC level 3 engineering qualification with strong electrical fault-finding skills and PLC knowledge. Training and development opportunities are available within a growing food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an engineering qualification to at least ONC level 3.
• Proven Multiskilled Engineer experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills with a logical, methodical approach.
• Able to read and fault-find from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Good level of understanding of PLCs, sensors, and automated production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled PPM tasks across production line machinery and site equipment, ensuring compliance with maintenance plans.
• Accurately record all PPM activity, identifying and reporting any emerging issues before they become breakdowns.
• Contribute ideas to refine and improve PPM schedules over time.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, minimising production downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults accurately, applying a 'fix it first time' mindset.
• Support root cause analysis following significant breakdowns to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate with production teams and shift management on progress, timescales, and risks.
• Work independently during weekend lone-working shifts, managing priorities and workload.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PPM scheduling

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

ONC level 3 engineering qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Automated machinery

Electrical schematics

Job description

Salary

Salary: £58,100 + Pension + Benefits

Shift Pattern

Shift Pattern: 4-on-4-off (2x day shifts – 5:45am-6:15pm, 2x night shift – 6pm-6am, followed by 4 off)

Location

Location: Manchester

Reference

Reference: Jo7513/LW

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the UK’s leading privately owned food manufacturers, a growing and supportive organisation. The Company is part of a well established group with over 25 years of manufacturing experience, and deal with the major multiples in the UK. They are looking to expand their engineering team once again due to increased growth in their market share. This will be an excellent opportunity for someone to take on a new challenge, with training and development on offer, leading to excellent career prospects.

Key Skills

• Apprentice Trained Engineer in Electrical Engineering


• Experience of PLC systems & Automated machinery


• Understanding of PPM systems

Key Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled PPM tasks across production line machinery and site equipment, ensuring compliance with maintenance plans


• Accurately record all PPM activity, identifying and reporting any emerging issues before they become breakdowns


• Contribute ideas and observations to help refine and improve PPM schedules over time


• Respond promptly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising production downtime


• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults accurately, applying a \"fix it first time\" mindset


• Where a breakdown reveals a recurring or underlying issue, contribute to identifying a permanent 蔴-year fix\" rather than a temporary workaround


• Communicate clearly with production teams and shift management on progress, timescales, and any ongoing risks


• Work independently and confidently during weekend lone-working shifts, managing your own priorities and workload


• Use sound judgment to assess situations, escalating appropriately when specialist support or additional resource is needed


• Actively support the site's journey towards World Class manufacturing standards


• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance maintenance processes


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge with colleagues across shifts


• Support root cause analysis following significant breakdowns, helping prevent recurrence

The ideal candidate must have:

• Recognised engineering qualification to a minimum of ONC level 3


• Proven experience as a Multiskilled Engineer, ideally within food manufacturing or another fast-paced production environment


• Strong electrical fault-finding skills, with a logical, methodical approach


• Confident working with safety circuits, start / stop circuits, motors, servos, drives, and control systems


• Ability to read and fault-find from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams


• Good level of understanding of PLCs, sensors, and automated production equipment


• Demonstrable experience of lone working, with the confidence and judgment to work effectively and safely without direct supervision


• Experience completing PPM schedules and responding to breakdowns under time pressure

There is a huge amount of training on offer, so the successful candidate will be in line to broaden their skills considerably.