Asset Care Technician Electrical

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with both mechanical and electrical expertise to play a key role in maintaining and improving our manufacturing assets. The successful candidate will support our commitment to maximising equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring high standards of asset availability across the site.,

• Promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety, Hygiene and Environmental (HSHE) culture, ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to production breakdowns in a timely and effective manner to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose faults and identify root causes, implementing robust long‑term solutions.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements to production equipment and processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete planned Asset Care and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities to schedule.
• Support and lead key engineering projects and site improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation as required.

• Electrical Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Proven experience maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong electrical & mechanical fault‑finding and maintenance skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Good PLC knowledge and understanding.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

• FLT (Fork Lift Truck) licence.
• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) certification.
• Experience with in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and motivated engineer who enjoys troubleshooting complex issues, improving equipment performance, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. You will be a team player with a flexible approach and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #Investing In Better  - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers’ satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.