Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Flint

Salary: �54,400 Per Annum

Monday to Friday Shift Pattern + Benefits & Overtime

gap technical is proud to represent an industry-leading and well-established manufacturing business in their search for an Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

Scope of Role

To provide high-quality electrical maintenance support within a fast-paced packaging environment, ensuring machinery operates efficiently and safely. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and optimize production output.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on packaging machinery and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production lines, conveyor systems, motors, sensors, PLCs, and control panels.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with electrical regulations and company safety standards.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Carry out electrical testing and inspection of plant equipment.

Fault-Finding & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and troubleshoot faults using electrical schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Work alongside the engineering and production teams to optimize machine performance.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring safe working practices at all times.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed to relevant regulatory standards (e.g. Wiring Regulations).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with production teams to minimize machine downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Assist in training operators on basic fault-finding and maintenance procedures.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and junior engineers as needed.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Apprentice-trained in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in an electrical maintenance role within a packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills on automated machinery.
• Experience working with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and standards.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement processes (e.g., Kaizen, 5S).

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and able to work independently or within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Pension scheme and company benefits.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Secure and stable role within a global company.

How to Apply

• Send your CV via the Apply Now option
• If you have any questions or are interested in other opportunities, please get in touch.
• This vacancy is advertised on behalf of gap technical, operating as an employment agency. We are committed to selecting, recruiting, and developing the best candidates based solely on job suitability.