Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Plant (Leicester)

We are seeking an experienced Shift Electrician to join a high-speed, 24/7 food manufacturing facility in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrical maintenance professional with experience in fast-moving manufacturing environments who is looking for a long-term career within a safety-focused and dynamic team.

Role Overview

As a Shift Electrician, you will be responsible for providing both reactive and planned electrical maintenance across production lines and site services. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, maintaining safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
• Diagnose faults using structured fault-finding techniques
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records
• Conduct quality checks and inspections to company standards
• Support and promote health and safety best practices across the site
• Ensure adherence to safe systems of work, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation
• Consistently wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a high-speed FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with 3-phase systems, drives, and controls
• Working knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic
• BS7671 18th Edition qualification
• Understanding of Electricity at Work Regulations and safe working practices

Desirable:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLC systems
• BS2391 Inspection and Testing qualification
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations
• AutoCAD experience for electrical and mechanical drawings
• Previous project involvement

Shift Pattern

• Continental shift rotation:
• 2 × 12-hour day shifts
• 2 × 12-hour night shifts
• 4 days off
• Average 37.5 hours per week
• Extended breaks built into the rota (including periodic 14-day breaks)
• Overtime available (subject to approval)

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent Salary
• Annual site bonus scheme
• Annual leave built into shift pattern, plus additional flexible leave
• Opportunity for shift swaps (post-probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme and health plan
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised on-site restaurant

It is ideal for an ambitious individual with a continuous improvement mindset seeking to grow their career within a well-established manufacturing environment.