Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Contract
Location: Staffordshire
Rate: £37 per hour
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – Days & Nights
Hours: 6:30am–6:30pm / 6:30pm–6:30am
Contract Length: Ongoing (minimum 3 months)
Start: Immediate / ASAP
Role Overview:
We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) on a contract basis to support a high-volume FMCG manufacturing site in Staffordshire. This is a hands-on, shift-based role focused on keeping production running through effective fault-finding, breakdown response and planned maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Electrical fault-finding and reactive maintenance
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
* Supporting production to minimise downtime
* Assisting with continuous improvement and engineering projects
* Accurate completion of maintenance records and fault logs
Electrical Duties:
* Fault-finding on motors, drives, sensors, panels and control circuits
* Electrical isolation, testing and reinstatement
* Supporting upgrades and improvement work
* Basic PLC fault-finding (where applicable)
Mechanical Support:
* Supporting mechanical maintenance as required
* Working on conveyors, motors and drive systems
* Assisting with mechanical strip-downs and repairs
Machinery & Equipment:
* Automated FMCG production lines
* Conveyors, packaging and slicing machinery
* Process equipment including mixers and ovens
Health, Safety & Compliance:
* Working safely at all times in line with site procedures
* Completing permits, risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical bias
* FMCG / food manufacturing or high-speed production background
* Confident electrical fault-finding skills
* Mechanical competence to support production
* Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ / HNC or equivalent)