Electrical Biased Engineer

Electrical Biased Engineer Job Overview

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client in Caerphilly, looking to bring an experienced Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer into their team. This is a standalone, hands-on role ideal for someone with strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills in a fast-paced food production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as the sole on-shift engineer, ensuring machinery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective solutions.
• Proactively identify risks and implement preventative maintenance measures.
• React promptly to breakdowns during production, minimizing downtime.
• Work closely with production teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, following health & safety and food safety protocols.
• Oversee external engineering contractors to ensure adherence to site policies.

Electrical Biased Engineer Job Requirements

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical bias (mechanical skills advantageous).
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or similar FMCG environment preferred.
• Skilled in diagnosing faults across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Confident reading schematics, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Clear communicator, able to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Committed to safety and precision in every task.

Electrical Biased Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £46,000 (inclusive of shift premiums)
• 7 day fortnight shift rotation (days only)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata)
• Pension scheme: 3% employer / 5% employee
• Free daily fruit and bread
• Quarterly catered team events
• Festive season perks: No-lose raffle, vouchers, and Christmas hampers

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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