FMCG Electrical Maintenance Engineer – PLC & Automation

Synergi Recruitment; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in West Bromwich is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support high-speed production lines. The role involves fault-finding, repairs on mixers and conveyors, electrical work on PLC-controlled equipment, and planned maintenance to improve reliability. A salary of £53,500 is offered along with a 4-on 4-off shift pattern and 25 days of holiday. Candidates with FMCG experience and electrical bias are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

£53,500 salary

4-on 4-off shift pattern

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Investment in engineering and site upgrades

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and modify PLC code, ideally with Mitsubishi.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault-finding and repairs on production equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance to enhance equipment reliability.
• Carry out electrical work on motors and sensors.
• Support automation changes and small engineering projects.
• Work safely and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Fault-finding and repairs

Electrical bias with mechanical ability

PLC code modification

Team-focused and confident

Job description

A food manufacturing company in West Bromwich is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support high-speed production lines. The role involves fault-finding, repairs on mixers and conveyors, electrical work on PLC-controlled equipment, and planned maintenance to improve reliability. A salary of £53,500 is offered along with a 4-on 4-off shift pattern and 25 days of holiday. Candidates with FMCG experience and electrical bias are encouraged to apply.