Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Leicester
Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing Plant (Leicester)
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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.
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Role Overview
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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- 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)
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Candidate Requirements
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Essential:
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- 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
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Desirable:
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- 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
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Shift Pattern
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- 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)
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Benefits
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- 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
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This is a replacement role with no changes to the scope of the position. It is ideal for an ambitious individual with a continuous improvement mindset seeking to grow their career within a well-established manufacturing environment.
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