Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Location

On-site (Manufacturing Facility)

Job Purpose

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems and automated equipment within a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive electrical maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime and maintain production targets
• Maintain electrical systems including motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and instrumentation

Automation & Control Systems

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and control systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider)
• Support automated production lines, conveyors, and packaging machinery
• Assist with minor PLC modifications and system improvements (where authorised)

Compliance, Safety & Food Standards

• Ensure all work complies with electrical regulations, food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, GMP), and company procedures
• Follow strict hygiene, clean-down, and contamination control processes
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring faults and implement root cause analysis (RCA)
• Support reliability improvement initiatives and energy efficiency projects
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and line upgrades

Team & Shift Support

• Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers, production teams, and external contractors
• Provide technical support during breakdowns and shift operations
• Participate in shift patterns, call-out, or weekend work as required

Key Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a food, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience working with high-speed production or packaging lines
• Strong background in fault finding on automated machinery

Technical Skills

• Electrical fault diagnosis (single & three-phase systems)
• PLC fault finding and basic programming knowledge
• Experience with VSDs, motors, sensors, relays, and safety circuits
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / equivalent)
• Recognised electrical certification (e.g. 18th Edition or regional equivalent)
• Food safety training (HACCP/GMP) desirable

Personal Attributes

• Safety-focused with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, hands-on, and calm under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Flexible and willing to work shifts in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime and shift allowance
• Stable role within a well-established food manufacturing operation
• Opportunities for training in automation and continuous improvement
• Supportive engineering and production team environment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheshire West And Chester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English