Electrical Maintenance engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Milton Keynes

Salary: £50,000 - £56,000

Shifts:

Panama rota over 4 weeks (mix of days/nights): 06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is partnering with a well-established food manufacturer in Milton Keynes; they are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to help maximise uptime and drive continuous improvement across the site.

The Business

Rapidly expanding UK operations focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement
Part of an international group offering long-term stability and clear progression
Strong safety culture with ongoing investment in training and development
Excellent working environment and collaborative team culture

The Role of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will deliver preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns on a wide range of automated equipment, with a strong focus on electrical fault-finding, controls and drives.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly to minimise unplanned downtime
Investigate root causes and implement robust, long-term fixes
Maintain and improve control systems (PLCs, HMIs, VSDs/inverters, sensors, safety circuits)
Complete planned maintenance and statutory checks to schedule
Uphold site safety, hygiene and quality standards at all times
Collaborate with operations, escalating unresolved issues where needed
About the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (e.g. C&G, HNC);
Multiskilled mechanically is a plus
Strong electrical fault-finding in fast-paced, automated environments (2+ years)
Hands-on experience with PLCs/HMIs, inverters/VSDs, servo motors, control panels, sensors, and safety circuits
18th Edition (desired)
Exposure to SCADA and basic instrumentation/pneumatics (desired)
HACCP Level 2/3, IOSH or NEBOSH (desired)
Food industry experience (desired)
Benefits of the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension (Employee 3% / Employer 5% after 3 months)
Company bonus scheme
Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources
On-site wellbeing initiatives and year-round engagement activities
If this sounds like you, I’d love to speak.

Contact:
Adele Lewis

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