Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing
Location
On-site (Manufacturing Facility)
Job Purpose
The Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems and automated equipment within a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding
* Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive electrical maintenance on production and packaging equipment
* Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime and maintain production targets
* Maintain electrical systems including motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and instrumentation
Automation & Control Systems
* Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and control systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider)
* Support automated production lines, conveyors, and packaging machinery
* Assist with minor PLC modifications and system improvements (where authorised)
Compliance, Safety & Food Standards
1. Ensure all work complies with electrical regulations, food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, GMP)<...