Our Client is currently seeking an skilled Electrical Engineer working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, playing a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and performance across the site.

This is a hands-on position operating on a continental shift pattern, supporting production through both planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and repair on electrical and control systems

* Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and automation equipment

* Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules

* Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency

* Ensure all work complies with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

* Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades

* Work closely with production and other engineering teams

About You

* Qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

* Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment preferred

* Strong electrical fault-finding skills (single & three-phase systems)

* Experience with PLCs (Siemens / Allen Bradley desirable)

* Comfortable working continental shifts, including nights and weekends

* Proactive, team-focused, and safety-conscious

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.