Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Manufacturing Plant (Leicester)

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. 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. Role Overview 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. Key Responsibilities 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) Candidate Requirements Essential: 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 Desirable: 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 Shift Pattern 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) Benefits 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 This is a replacement role with no changes to the scope of the position. xehkeey It is ideal for an ambitious individual with a continuous improvement mindset seeking to grow their career within a well-established manufacturing environment.