Shift Engineer (Electrical Biased)

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Shift Engineer with an electrical bias to join their dynamic team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves maintaining high-speed production and packaging machinery, ensuring optimal performance through planned and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical problem-solving skills and have experience with PLCs and control systems. Join a company that values teamwork and personal development, offering a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and holiday allowances. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading organization in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Up to 10% Match Pension

Life Assurance X4

20 Shifts Holiday

Discounts At Most Retailers

Medihealth Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be an electrically biased engineer with NVQ Level 3.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance on high-speed production machinery.
• Fault find and repair control panels and automation systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Problem Solving

PLC Knowledge

Fault Finding

Control Systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Time-Served Apprenticeship

Tools

HMI

SCADA Systems

High-Speed Production Machinery

Job description

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Shift Engineer (Electrical Biased), Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

Hunter Selection

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Shift Engineer (Electrical Biased)

Location: Stoke-On-Trent

Shift Pattern: 12hr Shifts – 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off

• Up to 10% Match Pension + Life Assurance X4
• 20 Shifts Holiday
• Discounts At Most Retailers, Qualifications, Medihealth Scheme

Our client is a leading food manufacturer that values hard work, teamwork, and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK and are looking for an electrically biased shift engineer to join the team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of all high-speed production & packaging machinery.
• Work on control panels, HMI’s, PLCs, SCADA Systems.
• Electrical & mechanical fault finding, problem solving, and repairs.
• Deal with motors, servo drives, contactors, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, inverters.
• Manage stores, order spares & parts when needed.
• Maintain and alter electrical & mechanical drawings.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must be an electrically biased engineer.
• NVQ Level 3 electrical engineering or maintenance minimum.
• Ideally have experience in fast-paced / FMCG manufacturing industry.
• Must have completed a time-served apprenticeship.
• Strong electrical & mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation & control systems, HMIs is beneficial.
• Ability to fault find in control panels.
• Able to read and follow electrical schematic drawings.
• Willingness to assist in all team areas.
• Experience with motors, inverters, VSDs, sensors, switches, pneumatics, gearboxes.
• Ideally experienced with high-speed production & packaging machinery.