Omega
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location
Derby
Shift Pattern
3 Shift Pattern
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000
Shifts
- Earlies: Monday to Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm & Friday 6:00am-12:00pm
- Lates: Monday to Thursday 2:00pm-10:00pm & Friday 12:00pm-6:00pm
- Nights: Sunday 6:00pm-6:00am & Monday to Thursday 10:00pm-6:00am
Join a leading global manufacturer behind some of the world's most recognised household brands. Backed by significant investment and operating across multiple international markets. You'll join a high-performing engineering team at a modern manufacturing site where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering quality products to millions of consumers worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and optimise high-speed production and packaging equipment to maximise uptime and efficiency.
- Lead breakdown response activities, diagnosing faults and delivering effective first-time repairs.
- Plan, execute and complete preventative maintenance activities in line with operational requirements.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimise recurring issues.
- Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history using CMMS systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and production performance.
- Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and installation activities.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality and hygiene standards.
- Participate in internal and external audits while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to maintenance budget objectives and support ongoing team development initiatives.
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Experience / Qualifications
- Experience working on high-speed manufacturing or packaging lines within FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, or similar industries.
- Electrically qualified to minimum craft level, with ONC/HND advantageous.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical and control systems.
- Experience programming, modifying and fault-finding PLCs, particularly Siemens S5 and S7.
- Knowledge of AC/DC drives, inverter systems and industrial electrical installations.
- COMPEX qualification or experience within hazardous area environments desirable.
- 17th Edition qualification advantageous but not essential.
- Good understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Strong IT and CMMS experience.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and perform under pressure.
- Continuous improvement mindset with experience operating in KPI-driven manufacturing environments.
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Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday (200 Hours)
- 10% Employer Pension Contribution
- Single Private Healthcare
- Structured training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing international organisation
- Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment
Contact Information
For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to andrew.haddon@omegaresource.co.uk
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Electrical Engineer | Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer | Shift Engineer | Maintenance Technician | Electrical Shift Technician | Manufacturing Engineer | Controls Engineer | Production Maintenance Engineer | Automation Engineer | Plant Maintenance Engineer
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