Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Newcastle-under-Lyme & Whitchurch - Competitive + Benefits

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

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, at .

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