Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Newcastle-under-Lyme & Whitchurch - Competitive + Benefits
Posted 7 hours 11 minutes ago by Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme & Whitchurch Salary: Competitive + Benefits
The Job:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a progressive feed production business operating across multiple UK sites. This is a hands-on role involving both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of animal feed processing machinery, with a focus on maximising operational uptime.
This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Engineering Manager, covering two sites in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Whitchurch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing planned preventative maintenance and attending to reactive breakdowns on production machinery
- Supporting capital expenditure and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborating with production teams to uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards
- Maintaining 5S standards within engineering work areas
- Using CMMS systems to manage maintenance records and tasks
Shift Pattern:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekly shift pattern:
- Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm
- Week 2: 8:00am - 4:00pm / 5:00pm
- Week 3: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
The Company:
A long-established leader in animal feed manufacturing, supplying high-quality feed products across the UK. Known for investing in innovation and operational standards, they offer excellent long-term career opportunities within a supportive and progressive environment.
The Candidate:
- Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Experience with electrical energy technology, PLC & SCADA systems
- Knowledge of CMMS systems and proficiency in Word and Excel
- Counter-balance FLT licence advantageous
- Full UK driving licence essential
- Willingness to travel between sites, work rotating shifts, and on-call duties
The Package:
- Competitive basic salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Enhanced pension scheme after 12 months
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- B&Q Trade Card discount
- Opportunities for training, personal development, and career progression
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