Electrical Engineer in Food Production
Longridge, Preston
Up to £45k with review after qualifying period
Monday to Friday Shift working alternate 2pm - 10pm & 10pm to 6am & 6am - 2pm
Will consider flexi approach to shifts
Are you an electrical experienced time serviced Engineer with production line experiences?
Do you want to grow with a business that is expanding and has started a strong investment programme?
This is a fabulous opportunity to take your maintenance engineering experiences into a nationally recognised food production industry who supply to the wholesale dry food industry.
A dynamic industry sector growing year on year.
Based North Preston you will join a small team as a new production line is installed and workload increases.
We are looking for a self-sufficient, solutions-focused lead engineer who has the ability to lead on all electrical matters within a food production environment.
Responsibilities
* Conduct fault investigations up to PLC level and resolve issues efficiently.
* Perform maintenance and repairs on a wide range of machinery, including robots, conveyors, and food processing equipment.
* Execute electrical tasks such as sensor fixes, motor swaps, and inverter drives installation.
* Engage in proactive problem‑solving and suggest improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
* Collaborate with a team to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Strong industrial work experience, alongside relevant mechanical and electrical skills.
* Ability to manage programmes and people to drive efficiency.
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Familiarity with PLC systems, including interrogation and modification (programming not required).
* A proactive approach to learning and a desire to develop further skills and qualifications, such as becoming a Lean Champion.
* Flexibility to perform shift work as required.
Skills
* Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
* Experience in fault finding and maintenance of 3‑phase systems.
* Knowledge of mechanical systems, including bearings, pneumatic, and conveyor repairs.
* A background in process environments will be advantageous.
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