Multi skilled engineer electrical bais

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their team in Ealing, London. This role involves maintaining and improving production systems, ensuring minimal downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold a UK-recognised electrical qualification and have a passion for automation and fault-finding.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Access to advanced automation technology

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised UK Electrical Qualification (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proficient in fault finding, wiring, control panels, and motors.
• Experience in food, FMCG, or high-speed manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and improve electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repair.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Mechanical Competence

Fault Finding

PLC Systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Ealing, London
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off (Days & Nights)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Looking for a New Challenge in Engineering?
We're hiring a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background to support operations at a busy food manufacturing facility in Ealing, London.
If you have a passion for automation, fault-finding, and keeping production lines running - and you hold a UK-recognised electrical qualification - we want to hear from you.

The Role
As a key player in our engineering team, you will support, maintain, and improve electrical and mechanical systems across automated production lines. Your focus will be on minimising downtime, improving efficiency, and ensuring the continuous, smooth operation of our plant.
Key Responsibilities:
· Electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repair of production machinery and control systems
·Supporting mechanical maintenance where required
· Reactive and planned maintenance on a wide range of automation equipment
· Working proactively to reduce unplanned stoppages and boost production efficiency
· Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
We're specifically interested in engineers with a strong electrical foundation and UK-recognised qualifications.

Essential Criteria:
· Recognised UK Electrical Qualification:
oMinimum: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance
oIf qualified overseas, you must have a UK Statement of Comparability
·Electrical Knowledge:
oProficient in fault finding, wiring, control panels, sensors, relays, and motors
oExperience with PLC systems, automation, and instrumentation is highly desirable
· Mechanical Competence:
oBasic mechanical maintenance skills to support hybrid tasks
· Strong theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills
· Previous experience in food, FMCG, or high-speed manufacturing is advantageous

Why Join Us?
· Competitive salary: £55,000 - £60,000
· Ongoing professional development
· Supportive team culture in a critical role
· Access to advanced automation technology
· Career progression in a stable, growing company

Ideal For Candidates Who Are:
·Multi-Skilled Engineers (with electrical bias)
·Electrical Maintenance Engineers or Technicians
·UK-qualified, or internationally qualified with verified UK equivalence

Apply Today
If you're ready to join a progressive company that values technical expertise, professional growth, and hands-on problem-solving, click Apply Now and take the next step in your engineering career.

Also Known As:
·Electrical Maintenance Engineer
·Electrically Biased Multi-Skilled Engineer
·Automation & Controls Engineer
·Industrial Maintenance Technician
·Electrical Engineer (Manufacturing)

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