Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Adept:Us; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Trowbridge is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient operation of production equipment. The role offers structured weekday hours, ongoing training, and a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and proven fault-finding experience. This position promises a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including overtime pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life insurance

On-site canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults.
• Experience in planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Background in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of production and packaging equipment.
• Carry out reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Perform planned maintenance to keep equipment efficient.
• Support installations and modifications of systems.

Skills

Fault-finding on electrical systems

Electrical engineering

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Salary: Up to £42,500 (total package up to £46,890 - includes one weekend in seven, paid at overtime rates)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00
Benefits: Overtime paid at x1.5 and x2, 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension, life insurance, and an on-site canteen serving hot and cold meals.

Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable role with sociable hours in a leading FMCG manufacturer?

Our client is a long-established, successful manufacturing business based in Trowbridge, operating within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. They're known locally for their modern, clean facility and supportive working culture.

We're looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their production maintenance team. You'll receive full training on site-specific machinery and have access to further professional development, including multi-skilling and BOAS certification.

Role Overview

Working within a team of 18 engineers, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all production and packaging equipment across the site.

Key duties

• Carry out reactive maintenance - diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly to reduce downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to keep equipment reliable and efficient.
• Support installations and modifications of electro-mechanical systems and new production lines.
• Work collaboratively with production and operations staff, providing technical support and training when needed.

Requirements

This role would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer or someone with a strong electrical background looking to develop within manufacturing.

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience fault-finding on electrical systems, control panels, and machinery.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with strong teamwork skills.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or FMCG environment is advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• A stable, secure position in a growing international manufacturing group.
• Ongoing training and development with recognised qualifications.
• Sociable weekday hours and structured overtime pay.
• A friendly, inclusive working environment and modern facilities.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you're interested in learning more — even if you're just exploring options — click “Apply Now” and we'll arrange a confidential chat about the role and your experience.