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 practicesDesirable:
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 This is a replacement role with no changes to the scope of the position. It is ideal for an ambitious individual with a continuous improvement mindset seeking to grow their career within a well-established manufacturing environment