Permanent
Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical Biased
Northern Soul Recruitment
Ashton-under-Lyne
Posted: 01 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 01 July 2026
Ref: 225180728
Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Shifts: Perm Nights (Monday - Friday)
Salary: £47, 750 (Subject to increase in the near future)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join our busy food manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime across a labour-intensive manufacturing environment, and have full autonomy as the permanent nights, electrical engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and site equipment.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults efficiently.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and performance.
- Maintain equipment.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with food safety standards.
- Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
Skills & Experience:
- Time-served apprentice or recognised engineering qualification (Electrical Engineering preferred).
- Strong fault-finding skills on electrical systems, including PLC-controlled equipment.
- Experience within food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of motors, inverters, sensors, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
Desirable:
- Experience with flow wrapping equipment, industrial ovens, and bulk material handling systems (silos).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
- PLC fault-finding experience (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A challenging and varied role within a growing food manufacturing business.
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