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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Essex, Essex County, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
Elix Sourcing Solutions Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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. Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Maintenance Engineer | Shift Engineer | Electrical Engineer | Multi-Skilled Engineer | Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer | PLC Fault Finding | FMCG | Continuous Improvement | Process Manufacturing | Controls Engineer | VSDs | Motors | Automation Engineer INDMP
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