Shift Maintenance Electrician

Our client, an international manufacturer who is renowned for its well-known household brands, is currently on the look-out for a Maintenance Electrician to join their team. They pride themselves on being amongst the best in the industry and they are currently offering a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced individual to contribute to their ongoing success.

We are looking for someone who is confident in taking ownership of their work, demonstrating accountability and responsibility on site. A proactive approach, positive attitude, and the ability to work well within a team are essential for success in this role.

Why this might be the right role for you:

* They invest in training and upskilling.

* You would be joining a settled team where engineers tend to stay long-term.

* It’s a highly automated site with a strong mix of electrical and mechanical work.

* Long-term stability.

* There’s plenty of project work to get involved in, not just day to day breakdowns.

* There’s ongoing investment in the site, with opportunities to get stuck into improvement projects.

* You would be working across a wide range of equipment - Conveyors, robotics, packaging lines, fillers, drives, flow wrappers, cappers, pumps and valves etc

Job details:

* Ensure that preventative and reactive maintenance duties are carried out across the site.

* Be the first point of contact when breakdowns occur. Diagnose and resolve issues promptly to minimise downtime.

* Identify and support initiatives to reduce waste and drive continuous improvement.

* Collaborate with other maintenance team members to co-ordinate repairs and maintenance activities.

* Liaise with the Engineering Team Manager for workload planning and technical support.

Qualifications / Experience:

* Engineering skills obtained by a time served apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3)

* Previous experience within a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment (Essential).

* Strong fault-finding capabilities.

* PLC fault-finding experience.

* Familiar with packaging lines, drives, conveyors, rotating machinery, pumping equipment and valves.

* Competent in safe working procedures.

What’s on offer:

* Shift: 4 on 4 off (2 days / 2 nights)

* Salary: £53,600 (annual pay review)

* Overtime available at time and a half

* Holiday allowance - 24 days

* Pension contribution - Matched up to 8%

* Private Medical Insurance

* Employee of the month rewards

* Free company products

* On site parking

* Training and up-skilling opportunities

We are keen to speak with candidates from a fast paced manufacturing background, who are looking for a long term career move.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to work in the UK