Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
£47000 - £50000/annum

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
£47,000 - £50,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Monday - Thursday | Compressed Days & Nights Shift Pattern
Chipping Campden

Are you an electrically qualified engineer with a background in FMCG, processing, or continuous manufacturing environments looking for an opportunity with exceptional shift flexibility and clear leadership progression?

A well-established technical manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support site operations. Covering both automated process lines and core plant utilities, you will play a key role in maximising equipment availability and driving overall site reliability.

This position offers a balanced four-day working week, competitive basic salary, and a genuine career path toward an Engineering Management position.

Interested? Apply today to find out more!

The Role

  • Delivering planned preventive maintenance schedules and providing rapid response to electro-mechanical breakdowns
  • Troubleshooting electrical faults, variable speed drives (VSDs), AC/DC motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems
  • Carrying out mechanical fault diagnosis and repairs on continuous handling systems, including pumps, drives, and conveyors
  • Acting as the lead technical point of contact during shift operations to ensure uninterrupted production output
  • Performing root cause analysis on repeat issues to enhance overall machine efficiency and reliability
  • Logging all breakdown data, statutory maintenance, and spare parts usage accurately
  • Working alongside production teams to uphold health, safety, and operational standards
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and equipment modifications across the plant

The Candidate

  • Electrically biased engineer with relevant technical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
  • Practical cross-skilled mechanical capability (pumps, mechanical transmissions, pneumatics)
  • Proven track record in continuous manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or packaging sectors
  • Strong diagnostic capability across electrical schematics, motor controls, VSDs, and PLC inputs/outputs
  • Self-motivated and confident working independently during shift cover
  • Proactive approach to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards

What's on offer?

  • Generous leave package (33 days annual leave)
  • Comprehensive sick pay cover

We are an equal opportunity recruitment partner. Candidates must hold full legal entitlement to work in the UK at the time of application.

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