Engineering Technician

Zest; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known food manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is looking for an Engineering Technician with an electrical bias to enhance performance and reduce downtime. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and previous experience in food or FMCG sectors. The role involves teamwork and innovative problem-solving to implement new technologies and maintain optimal operations. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £55,000, with an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Private medical cover

Life insurance 4x salary

Qualifications

• Experience in food/FMCG environments is preferred.
• Must be able to perform regular equipment inspections.
• Ability to implement preventative maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Automation and Production teams to optimize performance.
• Conduct equipment inspections and repairs.
• Implement new technologies to reduce downtime.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Electrical fault diagnosis

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Engineering Technician - Electrical Bias (Milton Keynes)

Ready to level up your engineering career in the fast-paced world of food manufacturing? If you're an electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer who thrives on solving problems at the source, loves a challenge and lives for continuous improvement, this could be your next big move. Do you get a buzz from diagnosing faults, driving innovation and making real, lasting improvements? Do you value teamwork, forward thinking and being part of a business that's always evolving?

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Automation and Production teams to implement new technologies to minimise downtime, improve plant performance and ensure that this modern food processing site always runs optimally.
• Performing regular equipment inspections, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs while keeping accurate records.
• Responding promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Implementing preventative maintenance and working with automation partners to avoid recurring issues.
• Supporting FAT, SAT and installation activities, including occasional travel to Europe.
• Training and assisting operators on equipment use and maintenance.
• Managing spare parts inventory and ordering replacements as needed.
• Collaborating with Automation Engineering to improve systems and introduce new technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and addressing potential hazards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (ideally apprentice trained).
• Previous food/FMCG experience (food, drink, pharmaceutical/health care, baby products, pet food, packaging, cosmetics etc.).

Role Details

• Shift pattern: Monday-Friday, double days.
• Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + package including:
• Enhanced holiday entitlement (15% above industry average)
• Private medical cover for you and your loved ones
• Life insurance 4x annual salary

About the role

Working closely with the Automation and Production teams, you will implement new technologies to minimise downtime, improve plant performance and ensure that this modern food processing site always runs optimally.

Equality & Diversity

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based solely on merit. They do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics.

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