Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Kingdom People; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom People are partnering with a leading manufacturer in the Blackburn area to recruit an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. You will perform proactive planned maintenance on production equipment, quickly respond to breakdowns, and help minimise downtime in a fast-moving FMCG environment.

The role is Monday to Friday days, focusing on safety and continuous improvement. Apprentice-trained engineers with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent are encouraged to apply; PLCs and drives knowledge is

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained maintenance engineer with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong electrical maintenance background.
• Experience in FMCG environments.
• Extrusion, blow moulding or injection moulding advantageous.
• Knowledge of PLCs and drives preferred.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) on production equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise disruption to production.
• Repair and maintain the mechanical, electrical elements of the plant.
• Fault-find and resolve recurring machinery issues.
• Support the development and improvement of planned maintenance systems.
• Ensure machinery is maintained and repaired to a high standard.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem solving

Under pressure

Health & safety

PLCs

Drives

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC/ ONC/ HND or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Drives

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Blackburn Area

£48,200

Monday to Friday Days

Pension employer contribution 8.5%

Our leading manufacturer with sites situated across the UK is looking for an Multi Skilled Electrical engineer to join there team. You will play a key part in minimising downtime, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on production equipment
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise disruption to production
• Repair and maintain the mechanical, electrical elements of the plant
• Fault-find and resolve recurring machinery issues
• Support the development and improvement of planned maintenance systems
• Ensure machinery is maintained and repaired to a high standard
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve issues

Ideal Candidate:

• Apprentice-trained Maintenance Engineer, qualified to NVQ Level 3 HNC/ ONC/ HND / or equivalent
• Strong electrical maintenance background
• Experience working within a FMCG environment
• Extrusion, blow moulding and injection moulding advantageous but not essential
• PLCs and drives preferred but not essential
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental standards

Multi Skilled Engineer / Multiskilled mechanical Engineer / Multi Skilled Electrical Engineer / Maintenance Engineer / Multi-Skilled Team Leader / shift engineer"

Blackburn / Burnley / Bolton / Sawley / Preston / Chorley / Bury / Middleton