Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Wellington, Somerset

£42,000-£45,000

Full-Time, Permanent

Panama Shifts (days & nights) – Enjoy a long weekend off every other weekend.

Benefits: 16 shift-based holidays plus bank holidays (site closed on bank holidays), Christmas shutdown, onsite canteen, discounted products, premium overtime rates, enhanced pension scheme, life assurance, and more.

Are you a skilled and qualified maintenance engineer with expertise in electrical engineering? Our client, a globally renowned manufacturer of consumer goods, is seeking two Electrical Engineers to join their 24/7 engineering team on a permanent basis.

The Role:

As part of the maintenance engineering team, your primary responsibility will be to ensure all production and process machinery operates efficiently. Your key tasks will include:

• Reactive Maintenance: Swiftly respond to breakdowns, diagnose issues, and repair electrical and mechanical faults.


• Planned Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure the equipment remains reliable and functions smoothly.


• Factory Operations: Oversee and execute factory startups and shutdowns.


• Equipment Support: Assist with the installation and modification of electro-mechanical systems.


• Team Collaboration: Provide training, coaching, and support to production and operational staff.

The Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience.


• Proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally within an FMCG environment.


• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.


• Strong skills in diagnosing and repairing faults across electrical and mechanical systems