Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Dunstable – up to £50,000 + Overtime & Bonus - Days Only

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business at their Dunstable site. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering great benefits, development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact in their engineering department.

Salary: Up to £50,000

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30, Friday 8am-4pm

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual performance bonus
• Workplace pension - 5% employer and 3% company contribution
• Employee referral scheme

Responsibilities:

As Maintenance Engineer, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager and play a vital role in maintaining and improving the operational and safety performance of the site machinery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine plant checks across chillers, compressors, vacuum systems and other machinery
• Assessing machinery and reporting any defects, ensuring unsafe equipment is prohibited from use
• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns in collaboration with Shift Managers
• Recording issues and corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement
• Conducting stock checks and requesting parts when required
• Supporting wider business success by carrying out ad-hoc engineering tasks as directed

The Person:
We are looking for a proactive and skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer with the ability to problem-solve under pressure while working collaboratively across teams. The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience within an FMCG environment (food or pharmaceutical advantageous)
• Time-served apprenticeship (minimum Level 3) in electrical engineering
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience working on PLCs
• Hands-on experience with workshop tools and equipment (e.g. mitre saw, pillar drill, hand tools)
• Strong attention to detail, logical problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to manage time and build effective relationships

Suited candidates previously hold roles such as:
Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Robotics Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

Apply now or to discuss this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Eleanor Crummey.