Electrical/Automation Engineer

Job Title: Electrical/Automation Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a driven and experienced Electrical/Automation Engineer to join our team. As the UK’s leading independent contract packer, we collaborate with major blue-chip companies in the food sector and are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. If you are enthusiastic, organized, and focused on customer satisfaction, we invite you to apply and become part of our committed team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Planned Maintenance inspections and complete condition reports as per the site maintenance plan.
• Optimize and adjust equipment during production runs.
• Set up new lines according to job specifications to ensure high-quality output.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.
• Troubleshoot issues across various types of machinery.
• Plan and execute corrective and reactive maintenance work, minimizing production downtime.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Relevant experience in a process, production, or manufacturing setting.
• Strong fitting skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an engineering team.
• Proficient in fault finding.
• Strong logical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, drives, and inverters.

Desirable Skills (not essential)

• Familiarity with 3D design software.
• Knowledge of 3D printing.
• Experience with PLC programming.
• Capability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Willingness to engage in hands-on engineering projects.

Working Hours

The role involves working Monday to Friday from either 05:45 to 14:15 or 13:45 to 22:15 (40 hours per week, with early and late shifts rotating weekly).

Benefits

• 23 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum.