Multi Skilled Engineer; Electrical Bias

About the client

Our client is a highly respected UK manufacturer operating from modern, state‑of‑the‑art facilities. They specialise in delivery of innovative, high‑quality flexible packaging solutions across food, home and consumer goods sectors for major UK and European brands.

Please note:

sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

• Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 (depending on experience)
• Shifts:
  
  rotating (Mon‑Fri: 6am‑2pm / 2pm‑10pm / 10pm‑6am)
• Immediate start for the right candidate
• On‑site canteen facilities
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Opportunity for progression
• Company sick pay
• Staff store discounts

Our client seeks a skilled electrical bias Maintenance Engineer to join a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing operation. This hands‑on role serves as the key engineering contact on shift, driving machinery performance, supporting production and championing continuous improvement across the site.

• Provide reactive maintenance support to production operations
• Execute preventive and scheduled maintenance, modifications or failures/breakdowns on production and packaging machines (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical)
• Engineer corrective actions to support the Production Line Manager, ensuring compliance with legislation and quality standards
• Identify and implement plans to eliminate losses such as cost, waste and inefficiencies
• Undertake fault‑finding, problem‑solving and planned/preventive maintenance to maximise reliability and performance
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards and controls
• Recommend improvement opportunities to promote health & safety, operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Attend and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Drive continuous improvement of equipment – safety, efficiency, changeovers, downtime reduction
• Lead improvement projects to increase machine efficiencies and output
• Report on potential breakdowns, maintenance issues, equipment performance and plant data
• Install and commission new equipment when required
• Work with PLCs to fault‑find and repair production equipment
• Carry out checks and inspections of plant and machinery, maximise utilisation and reduce cycle times
• Collaborate closely with the production team
• Gain in‑depth knowledge of the current production facility, equipment and processes
• Implement and execute the factory asset maintenance programme, aiming to eliminate unplanned stops and optimise costs
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems across state‑of‑the‑art production lines

• Adhere to and promote safe working practices
• Identify and report hazards to maintain a safe environment
• Accurately report incidents, near‑misses and maintenance issues
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship, or similar
• Knowledge of 17th/18th edition wiring regulations desirable
• Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance within manufacturing industry
• Excellent fault‑finding and repair skills
• Strong mechanical comprehension
• Working knowledge of PLC fault‑finding and repair; programming skills a plus
• Experience with modern manufacturing techniques such as 5S, LEAN and TPM
• Analytical mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with planned and preventive maintenance schedules in continuous improvement environments
• Willingness to learn, drive continuous development, strong work ethic and can‑do attitude
• Valid driving licence and own transport

• Proactive, self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Strong communication skills at all levels of the business
• Well‑organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
• Team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Committed to continuous learning and development

This role offers stability, technical challenge and the chance to make a real impact on operational performance at a forward‑thinking company that values its people, supports career progression and invests in high standards and continuous improvement.