Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Plant (Leicester)
We are seeking an experienced Shift Electrician to join a high-speed, 24/7 food manufacturing facility in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrical maintenance professional with experience in fast-moving manufacturing environments who is looking for a long-term career within a safety-focused and dynamic team.
Role Overview
As a Shift Electrician, you will be responsible for providing both reactive and planned electrical maintenance across production lines and site services. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, maintaining safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
* Diagnose faults using structured fault-finding techniques
* Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities
* Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records
* Conduct quality checks and inspections to company standards
* Support and promote health and safety best practices across the site
* Ensure adherence to safe systems of work, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation
* Consistently wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* Completed Electrical Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
* Proven experience in a high-speed FMCG or manufacturing environment
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Experience with 3-phase systems, drives, and controls
* Working knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic
* BS7671 18th Edition qualification
* Understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations and safe working practices
Desirable:
* HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
* Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems
* BS2391 Inspection and Testing qualification
* Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations
* AutoCAD experience for electrical and mechanical drawings
* Previous project involvement
Shift Pattern
* Continental shift rotation:
* 2 × 12-hour day shifts
* 2 × 12-hour night shifts
* 4 days off
* Average 37.5 hours per week
* Extended breaks built into the rota (including periodic 14-day breaks)
* Overtime available (subject to approval)
Benefits
* Employer pension contribution
* Excellent Salary
* Annual site bonus scheme
* Annual leave built into shift pattern, plus additional flexible leave
* Opportunity for shift swaps (post-probation)
* Employee Assistance Programme and health plan
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised on-site restaurant
It is ideal for an ambitious individual with a continuous improvement mindset seeking to grow their career within a well-established manufacturing environment.