Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Frontline Recruitment Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company based in Derby seeks an onsite Electrically Biased Engineer. You will support production efficiency, lead maintenance tasks, and participate in audits. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-speed packaging equipment, an electrical qualification, and skills in PLC programming. The position offers a salary of £50,000 plus benefits including a shift allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

10 x Life Insurance

10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experienced in high-speed packaging equipment within FMCG, food, or pharma.
• Trained to electrical minimum of ONC, HND equivalent.
• Experience in fault finding and developing PLC programs.

Responsibilities

• Support maximum efficiency to meet production targets.
• Lead maintenance tasks and coordinate breakdown activities.
• Participate in audits and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Production line/machine experience

Fault finding and developing PLC programs

Good knowledge of AC and DC inverter drives

IT skills

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical qualification equivalent to ONC or HND

COMPEX qualification

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens S5 and S7)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for an onsite Electrically Biased Engineer for a manufacturing company based in Derby. Situated 4 miles from Derby City Centre this is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company at an exciting period of growth.

Responsibilities

• Support/ensure lines are operating at a maximum efficiency to meet production targets
• Ensure waste levels are kept to a minimum
• Contribute to continuous improvements
• Define, plan and lead the necessary maintenance tasks delivering on time handovers
• Lead/co-ordinate breakdown activities
• Complete route cause analysis
• Participate in audits

Qualifications/Experience

• Production line/machine experience on high speed packaging equipment within FMCG, food or pharma
• Trained to an electrical minimum of ONC, HND equivalent (17th Edition ideally but not essential)
• Fault finding and developing PLC programs (Siemens S5 and S7)
• Good knowledge of fault finding and setting up of AC and DC inverter drives
• Knowledge of electrical systems in explosive gas hazardous areas, preferably COMPEX qualified ideally
• IT skills
• Mechanical and pneumatic awareness
• Proven track record of delivering the high performance levels whilst leading from the front
• Analytical skills to drive improvements
• Awareness of quality/good manufacturing practice
• Experience of KPI focussed environments

Salary: £50,000 pa plus £6024 shift allowance, benefits include 10 x Life Insurance, 10% pension contribution, plus other fantastic benefits you would expect from a reputable global supplier.

If you meet the above criteria, along with excellent communication skills, self motivated and happy working shifts both days and nights, we urge you to apply today!

After an initial screening process, you will be asked to attend a 1 or 2 stage interview