Maintenance Engineer

Are you a seasoned Maintenance Engineer with PLC knowledge? Imagine yourself at the heart of a state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility in Uttoxeter, where millions have been invested into the production lines. This is your chance to be part of a monumental production turnaround, working alongside a dedicated team to breathe new life into beloved products.

This food manufacturer is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a background in food manufacturing or FMCG. Your role will be pivotal in harnessing the power of brand new technology and equipment to elevate production and decrease downtime.

As part of the maintenance team, your day-to-day will involve utilising your advanced PLC skills to modify existing software and fine-tune programmes, ensuring seamless operations. Your expertise will be the driving force behind minimising downtime and spearheading continuous improvement projects. With your technical acumen, you will provide critical support during breakdowns and diligently carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM).

The role as a Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias:

• To provide technical support to the shift engineering team, reactive and proactive engineering work as required.
• Advise as shift expert in Electrical Engineering as and when required.
• To own and maintain the preventative and planned maintenance schedules in line with KPIs.
• To coordinate, plan and deliver training to engineers to assist with developing capability in the engineering team.
• This will be a role where no two days are the same, where your efforts will be recognised and will have an impact on the wider business.

To be successful in this Maintenance Engineer's role you will need:

• An electrical Engineering qualification, and a time-served Apprenticeship with an electrical bias.
• Electrical systems and installation experience and training.
• Experience of working with manufacturing machinery.
• Background preferably in Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
• A strong background of working with PLC's including fault finding/rectification and programming ideally Allan Bradley or Omron.

The package on offer in this Maintenance Engineer's role:

• 4 on 4 off days and nights pattern.
• 7am 7pm.
• Basic salary of £51,500 over time available.
• Pension, holiday and staff discounts.

If you feel this Electrical Maintenance Engineer opportunity is right for you please contact Amy Perks at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed).