Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer • Wrexham • £50,000 to £53,000 • 4 on 4 off days and nights

Role Overview

A multi‑skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production machinery within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. The role is primarily electrically biased (60%) with mechanical responsibilities (40%), ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimal downtime, and compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical (60%)

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production and packaging machinery
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems
• Work with control panels, sensors, drives, and PLC systems
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring electrical issues
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant safety regulations

Mechanical (40%)

• Perform mechanical maintenance on conveyors, motors, belts, and gearboxes
• Assist with breakdown repairs to minimise production downtime
• Carry out routine inspections and equipment servicing
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery

Skills & Experience Required

• Electrically biased engineer with strong fault‑finding ability
• Experience within manufacturing (food/FMCG preferred)
• Knowledge of PLC systems and automated machinery
• Good understanding of mechanical systems and components
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

EEO Statement

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.