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A leading automation solutions provider in Hackthorpe, UK is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join their team.The role involves customer communication, project management, and PLC/SCADA programming for dairy automation solutions.Candidates should have a technical engineering background with

Electrical Maintenance Engineer Food Manufacturing |Newport Salary: £46,000 £52,000 per annum + Overtime + Benefits Shift Pattern: Flexible (Days / Double Days / Nights Site Dependent) Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Automated Production The Role Work within a high-output food manufacturing environment focused on uptime and quality. This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a high-volume, fast-paced food production environment, supplying major UK retailers. You will be responsible for maintaining, fault-finding, and improving automated production and packaging machinery to ensure maximum uptime and food safety compliance. Key Responsibilities Electrical fault-finding on automated food production machinery Working with PLC-controlled systems (Siemens / Allen Bradley preferred) Planned and reactive maintenance across production and packaging lines Minimising downtime in a high-output FMCG environment Supporting hygiene, food safety, and audit standards (BRC, GMP) Assisting with machinery upgrades and installations Promoting a strong health & safety culture About You You will be an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Proven experience in food manufacturing / FMCG / high-speed production Strong electrical fault-finding ability Comfortable working flexible shift patterns A proactive, reliable approach to maintenance Desirable (Not Essential): Multi-skilled (basic mechanical skills) Experience with BRC / GMP environments TPM / Continuous Improvement exposure Whats on Offer £46,000 £52,000 basic salary Flexible shift patterns to suit lifestyle Paid overtime at enhanced rates Secure role with a national food manufacturer Ongoing training and development Clear progression opportunities Pension, holidays, and additional benefits Why Apply? Join a growing, multi-site food manufacturer Strong investment in engineering and automation Supportive leadership team Long-term career security Opportunity to move across sites as you progress If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer with food manufacturing experience looking for a secure, well-paid role with flexibility, apply today. All applications are handled confidentially. TPBN1_UKTJ