Shift Engineers (Electrical Biased)

Hunter Selection Limited; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking experienced Electrical Biased Shift Engineers. This role involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on complex production systems. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 or greater in Electrical Engineering and have experience in food manufacturing. Strong fault-finding skills in electrical systems and the ability to work efficiently in a high-paced environment are required. The successful candidate can expect a salary of £53,000 plus overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 10% Match Pension

Life Assurance x4

22 Shift Days Holiday

Discounts at Most Retailers

Medihealth Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in food manufacturing or similar fast-paced environments.
• Electrically biased multi-skilled engineer required.
• Time-served apprenticeship essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
• Support site projects including machinery installations and upgrades.
• Electrical fault finding and repairs on various systems.

Skills

Electrical fault finding skills

Multi-skilled engineering

PLC fault finding

Ability to respond to time-sensitive breakdowns

Mechanical fabrication skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Automation control panels

Welding equipment

Machining tools

Job description

Shift Engineers (Electrical Biased)
Location: Birmingham (B71)
Salary: £53,000 + Regular Overtime Available
Shifts: 12hr - 2 Days / 2 Nights / 4 Off (7-7)
Commutable from: Dudley, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, West Brom, Walsall, Redditch, Cannock

Benefits

• Up to 10% Match Pension
• Life Assurance x4
• 22 Shift Days Holiday
• Discounts at Most Retailers
• Medihealth Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Company Overview

Our client is a leading food manufacturer that values hard work, teamwork, and developing people. Part of a global group with multiple UK sites, this is their largest factory, employing over 500 people. They are now seeking several Multi‑Skilled Shift Engineers with an electrical bias.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reactive & planned maintenance across manufacturing, production, site services, infrastructure & plant equipment
• Carry out PPM schedules efficiently
• Support site projects including machinery installations & upgrades
• Electrical fault finding & repairs on automation, control panels, PLCs, and power systems
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, welding & machining for parts and repairs
• Work on high-speed food production lines, robotics, chillers, freezers, cooling tunnels, mixers, ovens, weighers, baggers, labellers, and food processing equipment
• Handle pneumatics, motors, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, drives, hydraulics, compressors

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Electrically biased multi‑skilled engineer
• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in food manufacturing or similar fast‑paced environment
• PLC fault finding skills
• Able to respond to time‑sensitive breakdowns
• Experience with structured PPMs, working independently and in teams
• Electrical fault finding on motors, sensors, circuitry, contactors, relays, control panels
• Time‑served apprenticeship completed
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Mechanical fabrication, fitting, welding, machining skills beneficial
• Comfortable working on site infrastructure and plant equipment

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.