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Posted 23 July, 2026

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - East London

Synergi Search & Select Limited
Leyton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing - £63,000 + 15% Pension£63,000 | 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights) | 15% Pension |Salary: £63,000 (including shift allowance)Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days & NightsBenefits:* 15% Pension Contribution* Life Assurance* Ongoing Training & Development* Career Progression Opportunities* Employee Benefits Package* Free On-Site Parking* Long-Term Job SecurityThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading food manufacturing business operating a highly automated production facility in East London.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-invested manufacturing site producing household-name products, with continued investment in automation, engineering excellence and operational performance.Working within a skilled engineering team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving production equipment, ensuring maximum reliability and minimal downtime across a fast-paced FMCG environment.The RoleAs an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining a variety of high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently.Key responsibilities include:* Carrying out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance* Diagnosing and repairing faults on PLC-controlled production equipment* Working on motors, drives, inverters, sensors, contactors and control systems* Maintaining high-speed production, processing and packaging machinery* Supporting mechanical maintenance activities where required* Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtime* Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions* Supporting continuous improvement, reliability and efficiency projects* Working towards site KPIs including OEE, reliability and performance targets* Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health and safety standardsWhat We're Looking For* Apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification* Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills* Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and automated machinery* Knowledge of drives, motors, sensors, relays, contactors and industrial controls* Previous experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, pharmaceutical or other high-speed manufacturing environments* A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement* Ability to work effectively within a rotating days and nights shift patternWhy Apply?* £63,000 salary package* Industry-leading 15% pension contribution* 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern* Highly automated manufacturing environment* Ongoing investment in plant, equipment and technology* Secure, stable and growing manufacturing business* Genuine training, development and progression opportunities* Supportive engineering culture with a focus on continuous improvementApply NowIf you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a well-invested manufacturing business offering excellent earning potential, outstanding benefits and long-term career progression, please applyTPBN1_UKTJ