Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer - Stockport

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK drinks manufacturer based in Stockport is seeking an Electrically Biased Shift Technician. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills along with experience in the food FMCG industry. Responsibilities include maintaining site assets, diagnosing faults, and promoting high standards of workmanship within a rotating shift pattern. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

7% pension

27 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in food FMCG or similar process industry.
• Electrical qualification (preferably HNC) or a time-served apprenticeship.
• Multiskilled with strong electrical and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform departmental duties as instructed by the Engineering Maintenance Manager.
• Provide electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process maintenance.
• Diagnose faults on automated systems using laptops and PLCs.
• Promote high standards of workmanship and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical skills

Experience in food FMCG or similar process industry

Education

Electrical qualification (preferably HNC) or a time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Electrically Biased Shift Technician (Multi Skilled) – Food and Drink Industry

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Salary: £44,000 per annum + 7% pension, 27 days holiday

Shift Pattern: 4-week rotating shift - Monday to Friday – No nights

Join a UK leading Drinks manufacturer known for producing quality drinks. This role suits candidates passionate about high performance and pride in their work.

Role Description

• Perform departmental duties as instructed by the Engineering Maintenance Manager within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain all equipment to standards set by the company.
• Provide electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process maintenance on production and site assets.
• Diagnose faults on automated systems using laptops and PLCs.
• Assist in the development of engineering apprentices.
• Carry out PPM and breakdown repairs effectively.
• Promote high standards of workmanship and participate in Continuous Improvement activities, creating T-Cards for these initiatives.
• Record all parts used for maintenance and repairs accurately.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure compliance with all safety and engineering regulations (COSHH, PUWER, EAWR, LOLER, BS7671).

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in food FMCG or similar process industry.
• Electrical qualification (preferably HNC) or a time-served apprenticeship.
• Multiskilled with strong electrical and mechanical skills.

To apply, please email your CV to [e-mail]. We respond only to applicants with suitable skills and qualifications.

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