Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Nights Shifts

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

Location: Coventry

Shifts: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, 3 on / 3 off

Is it time for a career change?

Aspion Search is partnering with a well-established food manufacturer in Coventry; they are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to help maximise uptime and drive continuous improvement across a highly automated 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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