Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Derby
3 Shift Pattern
£53,000 - £58,000

Earlies - Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 2:00pm, Friday 6:00am - 12:00pm
Lates - Monday to Thursday 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Nights - Sunday 6:00pm - 6:00am, Monday to Thursday 10:00pm - 6:00am

Join a leading manufacturer supplying products across the globe. With continued investment in people, technology, and site development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a modern manufacturing facility as part of a highly skilled engineering team. You'll play a key role in maintaining production performance, improving equipment reliability, and supporting future growth.

Responsibilities - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime.
• Support preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using the CMMS system.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the site.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, installations, and engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and site standards.
• Support audit activities and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance.

Experience / Qualifications - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Experience working within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, packaging, or other fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Electrically qualified with a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, including fault finding and modification.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, inverters, and industrial electrical systems.
• COMPEX experience or hazardous area knowledge is advantageous.
• 17th or 18th Edition beneficial but not essential.
• Good understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Previous experience using CMMS systems.
• Able to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience working within KPI-driven manufacturing environments.

Benefits - Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• 25 Days Holiday (200 Hours)
• 10% Employer Pension Contribution
• Private Healthcare
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear progression opportunities within a global business
• Modern facility with continued investment in equipment and technology

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544, or send a copy of your CV to

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