Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive engineering team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A market-leading food manufacturer in Dudley is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain and improve electrical systems. This role requires expertise in electrical systems within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on safety and quality. Joining a supportive engineering team, you'll have a competitive hourly rate and the chance to advance your career in a growing site.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with relevant certifications.
• Experience in manufacturing or food production environment.
• Proficient in fault finding and understanding control panels.
• Multiskilled (mechanical knowledge) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and repairs across production.
• Respond to breakdowns ensuring minimal downtime.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions.
• Support electrical upgrades and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and food manufacturing regulations.

Skills

Understanding of electrical systems

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Mechanical knowledge

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Electrical control panels

Job description

This range is provided by Vickerstock. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm

Location: Dudley

Type: Full-time / Permanent

A market-leading food manufacturer is expanding its Dudley site and is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join the team. This is a great opportunity to join a skilled engineering team focused on keeping production efficient, reliable, and safe in a fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving electrical systems across the site. You’ll work closely with the maintenance and production teams to ensure all equipment operates at peak performance while meeting strict safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across production and site services.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and machinery.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and electrical upgrades across the plant.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and food manufacturing regulations.

Your Profile

• Time-served or qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, control panels, and fault finding.
• Multiskilled background (mechanical knowledge) is an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive hourly rate and a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to join a growing site within a leading European food manufacturer.
• Work with modern equipment and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Be part of a supportive engineering team that values collaboration and excellence.
• Progress your career with a business committed to investment, innovation, and long-term success.