Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer 
Salary:£48,000-£50,000
Location: Leicester 
Shift Pattern: 24/7 or shift pattern (12 hr shifts) day and night shifts
Does include weekends
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive:

• Bonus scheme
• Medicash Health cash plan
• 25 days holiday
• 5-year service additional holiday

About Us:
My Client a leading player in the UK food manufacturing industry, known for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation are looking to add a highly skilled Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer to their team, to help maintain and optimise their production lines. With a strong focus on delivering top-tier food products to the UK market, you’ll play a key role in supporting our commitment to excellence.

Role Overview:
They are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer with a strong electrical bias to ensure the smooth running of their food manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of electrical systems as a Electrical maintenance engineer
Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical maintenance on food production machinery as a Electrical maintenance engineer
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults on control panels, PLC systems, motors, and other electrical equipment.
• Install, upgrade, and commission electrical systems and machinery to support our manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with UK electrical safety standards, food industry regulations, and health & safety protocols as a electrical maintenance engineer
• Support the implementation of automation systems, energy-saving initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production teams to reduce downtime and improve the overall efficiency of food production.
• Keep accurate records of electrical work carried out, inspections, and any necessary testing.
• Participate in root cause analysis and offer solutions to prevent future issues and enhance system reliability.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an  Electrical maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer within a UK food manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of food production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, and packaging lines.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, control panels, and fault-finding.
• City & Guilds Level 3 or higher in electrical engineering. Ideally multi-skilled as a Electrical Maintenance engineer
• A solid understanding of food industry standards such as HACCP, BRC, and UK health & safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.