Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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.

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 accuratelyWorking 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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