Are you a multiskilled, electrically-biased engineer with a passion for food manufacturing?
Ready to join a leading company in Manchester and play a critical part in driving operational excellence?
Take your career to the next level with an award-winning team!
Role Overview
As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll report to the Engineering Shift Supervisor and help ensure our manufacturing plant runs at optimal efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on state-of-the-art production lines—including Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, electrical cabinets, sensors, and more.
* Drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and plant performance.
* Champion the business’s values and work collaboratively as a trusted team player.
Key Skills:
* Solid understanding of electrical testing, fault finding, debugging, and system development.
* Confidence in PLC programming and working with plant services (steam, air, water).
* Experience in a food manufacturing/processing environment is highly desirable.
Personal Qualities:
* Resilience, problem-solving mindset, and a never-give-up attitude.
* Results-driven: you make things happen.
* Customer-focussed: dedicated to quality service for both internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong teammate—willing to learn, support others, and contribute big ideas.
Essential Qualifications:
* Senior Trades level or equivalent European NFQ qualification, and/or NCEA Certificate/Diploma in Electro-Mechanical disciplines.
* FETAC Level 6 or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds, Solas apprenticeship).
Desirable:
* Comfortable working under pressure and with minimum supervision.
* Experience or training in controls, pneumatics, or welding.
* Well-versed in GMP, safety procedures, and maintenance documentation.
* Initiative in process improvement.
* Strong written, record-keeping, and communication skills.
* PC literate—basic navigation and file management.
Key benefits
* Prestigious Employer: Be part of a renowned food manufacturing business with a proud heritage and a reputation for quality.
* Competitive Package: £45,000 salary with opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
* Dynamic Environment: Afternoon shift role, supporting business objectives with state-of-the-art machinery and World Class Engineering standards.
Additional Info
* Shift-based: Afternoon shift pattern; flexibility to cover holidays is essential.
* Growth: Commitment to ongoing personal development and multi-skilling.
If you’re ready to make a real impact in a progressive food manufacturing environment—and you meet the above criteria—I would love to hear from you!
Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat about your next career move