In brief
This maintenance engineer role focuses on the upkeep of high-speed production machinery within a leading manufacturing facility. The work involves performing electrical and mechanical repairs, diagnosing PLC faults, and maintaining accurate records to support ongoing production efficiency.
Best for
Apprentice-trained electrical maintenance engineers with manufacturing experience
Non-negotiable
NVQ3 in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
Worth knowing
Role requires working a 12-hour rotation shift pattern.
What you need
Required
Electrical maintenance
Strongly implied by the listing
NVQ Level 3
Strongly implied by the listing
Manufacturing engineering
2+ years
PLC fault analysis
Clearly required in the listing
Mechanical maintenance
Clearly required in the listing
Production machinery
Clearly required in the listing
Microsoft Office
Clearly stated in the job description.
CMMS
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
FMCG sector experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Perform maintenance activities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Record maintenance data
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop training materials
Clearly stated in the job description.
Solve equipment problems
Clearly stated in the job description.
Improve maintenance strategies
Clearly stated in the job description.
Diagnose PLC faults
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
2+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Supports level and years
“Minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the FMCG sector.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Chichester Up to £54,000 12 hour shifts Pension Healthcare Job description: Maintenance Engineer Our client a leading manufacturer is looking for a Maintenance Engineer with an excellent eye for detail and a passion for quality to join their team in Chichester. They offer a competitive salary and employment benefits as well as ample opportunities to grow and develop. Roles and responsibilities as a Maintenance Engineer Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance including planned and reactive maintenance activities on high speed production machinery Record all relevant data, including any relevant refurbishment and overhauls that are required. Support the operations teams by developing training materials Work alongside other teams to identify solve problems. Continually improve equipment maintenance strategies Analyse PLC faults and diagnose external faults using various software programsRequirements Apprentice-trained electrical maintenance engineer, with a /NVQ3 in electrical engineering or equivalent Ability to work a rotation pattern. Minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the FMCG sector. Excellent knowledge of manufacturing engineering equipment, with experience working in production lines, warehouses and distribution centres Understanding of PLC control system architecture and field control devices. Strong MS Office skills and experience with CMMS systems.Benefits Up to £54,000 Pension Healthcare External & Internal training Routes to progress within the business Company overview/values/ DNA As one of the leading food manufactures in the UK our client is looking for individuals who are as passionate as they are about producing quality products. They provide an inclusive healthy environment where people can grow and develop in a diverse environment. If you are suitable for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, please apply below or give us a call on (phone number removed) Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role, we offer a referral scheme up to £400
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