Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their team in Dudley. Key responsibilities include electrical maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working collaboratively with production teams. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing environment, a relevant qualification, and strong problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and a stable work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Stable Monday-to-Friday schedule

Opportunity for career development

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Time-served or qualified Electrician.
• Strong understanding of control panels and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Respond to breakdowns ensuring minimal downtime.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Problem-solving skills

Proactive maintenance approach

Multiskilled background (mechanical knowledge)

Education

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Industrial Electrician — Salary: £21 per hour • 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.