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Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing Location On-site (Manufacturing Facility) Job Purpose The Electrical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems and automated equipment within a food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards. Key Responsibilities Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding • Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive electrical maintenance on production and packaging equipment, • Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime and maintain production targets, • Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, and control systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider), • Support automated production lines, conveyors, and packaging machinery, • Ensure all work complies with electrical regulations, food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, GMP), and company procedures, • Follow strict hygiene, clean-down, and contamination control processes, • Identify recurring faults and implement root cause analysis (RCA), • Support reliability improvement initiatives and energy efficiency projects, • Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers, production teams, and external contractors, • Provide technical support during breakdowns and shift operations Experience • Proven experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in a food, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing environment, • Experience working with high-speed production or packaging lines, • Electrical fault diagnosis (single & three-phase systems), • PLC fault finding and basic programming knowledge, • Experience with VSDs, motors, sensors, relays, and safety circuits, • Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / equivalent), • Recognised electrical certification (e.g. 18th Edition or regional equivalent), • Safety-focused with strong attention to detail, • Proactive, hands-on, and calm under pressure, • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, • Competitive salary with overtime and shift allowance, • Stable role within a well-established food manufacturing operation, • Opportunities for training in automation and continuous improvement, • Supportive engineering and production team environment

Job Title: Project Engineer Location: UK & Ireland (Office-based in bromborough) Travel: Occasional international travel (approx. 2-3 trips per year) Industry: Food / FMCG / Pharmaceutical Packaging Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our UK & Ireland operation. This is an office-based role focused on managing engineering projects from order through to handover, supporting customers, OEMs, and internal teams. The role will play a key part in supporting current operations and future plans to establish manufacturing in the UK within the next five years. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Manage engineering projects from order receipt through to final handover Liaise with customers to understand requirements and provide technical support Produce and manage technical documentation, including: Engineering drawings Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) Pre-Production Inspections (PPIs) Handover documentation Work with OEMs and third-party suppliers to coordinate equipment and solutions Support sales engineering activities and assist with project costing and proposals Interface with PLC and CAD-related elements of projects Coordinate internally to ensure smooth project execution and delivery Occasionally visit OEMs and customer sites as required International Exposure Experience, Skills & Qualifications Essential Background working with OEMs or site-based engineering teams Experience in Food, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical environments Packaging machinery or systems background Ability to read and produce technical drawings Strong customer-facing and communication skills Desirable: Experience with CAD and PLC systems Leadership experience or potential Knowledge of working with third-party suppliers Training & Development Structured product knowledge training Visits to OEMs and suppliers CE training courses Package & Benefits Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience) Company Car or Van: Yes Pension: 5% employer contribution Life Assurance: Yes Healthcare: Private healthcare

Ready for your next chapter? We're ready for you! We're recruiting talented electrically biased Shift Maintenance Engineers to join our fast-paced, clean, state of the art FMCG manufacturing facility. Here's what's in store for you: Safety first environment with the provision of high quality PPE High volume (FMCG) production environment with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills Empowering team, welcoming your input and encouraging you to apply your expertise. About the Role Continental shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, and 4 off (6-6). If you join us, you'll be on days during your induction. ?Your overall contribution at Northwood: Sustaining and improving equipment reliability and efficiency, creating and monitoring innovative maintenance programs, supporting commissioning of new lines and the development of performance measures and yearly maintenance plans. You'll also play a key role in cross-skilling our Operators' skillset in Changeovers, CILs, and minor PPMs and repairs. Your day to day: Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical machinery issues, conducting RCA and implementing long-term solutions and prevention, educating our people on best practice. PLC interrogation/electrical fault finding Managing spare parts, conducting criticality and obsolescence assessments, and supporting CI initiatives. Utilising process improvement tools such as 5S, TPM, and Kaizen, supporting our CI. Benefits Company pension Life assurance Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme Requirements What we need from you: Proven experience as an Multiskilled or Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer Background in FMCG (e.g. Foods, Packaging, Pharmaceuticals, etc.) A proactive approach to equipment efficiency and reliability. Level 3+ Electrical qualification (ideally obtained through an apprenticeship) TPBN1_UKTJ

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Sector: FMCG / Food Manufacturing Ellesmere Port £58,000 Per Annum Role Overview GAP Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG food manufacturer for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. This role is ideal for a disciplined engineer who is comfortable working in a high-speed production environment, ensuring machinery performance, reliability, and compliance The position involves a blend of preventative and reactive maintenance across complex automated lines, packaging equipment, utilities, and process machinery. You will work as part of a well-structured engineering team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the highest levels of hygiene, safety, and audit readiness. Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Engineering Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown support on a wide range of production and packaging machinery. Diagnose and repair electrical faults across PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, and automated equipment. Support mechanical maintenance activities including bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, and general fabrication. Ensure rapid response to breakdowns to minimise downtime in a high-volume production environment. Contribute to engineering root-cause analysis, long-term solutions, and reliability-focused improvements. Compliance Work to the highest standards of GMP and hygiene, ensuring all engineering activities support audit readiness. Maintain accurate engineering logs, calibration records, maintenance reports, and compliance documentation. Ensure equipment and processes comply with manufacturing standards Support engineering aspects of audits, customer audits, and internal compliance reviews. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for performance improvement, waste reduction, and reliability enhancement. Assist in the introduction and commissioning of new equipment, upgrades, or automation enhancements. Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to refine processes and improve plant efficiency. Health, Safety & Environment Adhere to site H&S policies, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, and safe isolation procedures. Promote a safe-working culture and quickly communicate hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment risks. Ensure all engineering works comply with relevant legislation and industry best practices. Skills & Experience Required Essential Strong electrical engineering background within FMCG manufacturing environments. Competence in diagnosing and repairing faults on PLC-based systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.). Skilled in electrical maintenance: motors, drives, sensors, inverters, control circuits, and automated equipment. Familiarity with mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, rollers, and bearings. Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings. Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene standards and manufacturing practices. Desirable 17th/18th Edition qualification (or equivalent). NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering. Experience with OEE improvements or lean manufacturing methodologies. Knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Shire, Maximo). Exposure to high-speed packing equipment, flow wrappers, cartoners, slicers, ovens, mixers, or bottling lines. Personal Attributes Methodical, safety-conscious, and thorough in your engineering approach. Cool under pressure with strong decision-making skills during breakdowns. Collaborative team player who communicates clearly across departments. Proactive mindset with a genuine interest in continuous improvement and plant optimisation. Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 29/02/2026 'By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.' TPBN1_UKTJ

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We're looking for a Waste Coordinator. Based at our Capenhurst site you'll provide technical and operational support to waste activities undertaken by UNS. The Waste Coordinator will: prepare routine documentation for disposal of waste from site and coordinate sampling, characterisation, packaging etc. activities. The Waste Coordinator shall assist Senior Advisers to ensure waste activities are well planned and compliant with legislation. The Waste Coordinator will act as an interface between the waste team and project or operations teams, ensuring project/operations needs are understood and communicated to the waste team as soon as practicable, and ensuring that waste management activities undertaken by projects/operations are carried out correctly. At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you'll do: • Ensure waste advice is adhered to as provided by the waste engineer or senior waste engineer • Ensure characterisation advice is adhered to as provided by the waste engineer or senior waste engineer • Ensure waste and sample consignments are correct, compliant and that they are scheduled and managed effectively • Participate and where appropriate lead waste management training, toolbox talks and on the job coaching. • Assist in audits on behalf of UNS • Perform duties of a consigning officer as required. • Ensure wider waste team are kept up-to-date with project/plant requirements and emergent issues. • Prepare method statements, risk assessments and waste consignment paperwork for wastes that are being treated, packaged and disposed of by UNS. Documentation is in place when needed by UNS. What do you need to thrive in this role? • Experience working in relevant field • Waste management experience • Radioactive waste experience • Degree qualified in a relevant subject What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: • Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There's also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days. • A diverse range of family friendly policies. • A generous bonus scheme. • A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer's contribution. • Single private medical and dental cover. • Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings. • Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future. TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you able to programme PLC from scratch? Are you comfortable doing a field service role? Are you able to do remote support for engineers and customers? If so, this exciting new role could be for you! Our client is looking for a Software PLC programmer to join their team and help them continue to be a leading supplier of machinery in a wide range of sectors and deliver automated solutions to their customers. Your role responsibilities: • Develop, test, and commission PLC and HMI software for equipment., • Establish and manage a remote support system for engineers and customers, • Provide remote and on-site support — diagnosing faults, guiding repairs, and implementing software updates., • Travel across the UK & Ireland for commissioning, integration, and technical support., • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams on complete automation solutions., • Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement., • Maintain software documentation Requirements • Experienced PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer with strong electrical knowledge., • Skilled in Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fuji, Lenze, LS ., • Background in capital equipment, packaging, or process automation would be advantageous, • Confident troubleshooting remotely and on site., • Strong communicator and problem solver., • HNC/HND in Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent)., • Willing and able to travel regularly within the UK & Ireland. Hours : Mon – Fri (9 am – 5 pm) Full benefits package that can be discussed if you call up or apply If you would like to find out more about the role please get into contact with us. Interviews will be taking please shortly

Job Title: Software PLC Programmer Location: UK & Ireland (50/50 field-based and site-based) International Travel: Very occasional (up to 3 trips per year) Industry: Food / FMCG / Pharma / Packaging Key Responsibilities PLC programming and fault-finding (from scratch and existing systems) HMI software development and modification using: Siemens Allen Bradley Omron Assisting with the development and improvement of automation infrastructure Supporting and delivering project work Electrical (EL) systems involvement PLC functional flow (FF) programming Software alterations and optimisation of existing programmes On-site installation support and commissioning activities Supporting breakdown response and improving PPM efficiency Travel Requirements UK & Ireland travel (approximately 50% field-based) Very rare international travel (approx. 3 times per year) to: Headquarters and manufacturing base in Japan Subsidiaries and sales network across North America, Europe, and Asia Skills, Experience & Background Essential: Strong PLC programming and fault-finding capability Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and/or Omron systems Ability to work independently and take ownership of a new role Ideal Backgrounds: Recently completed an apprenticeship Field Service Engineer Maintenance Engineer with strong PLC FF and programming skills Industry Experience (preferred): Food,FMCG,Pharma,Packaging Training & Development In-house training alongside experienced field engineers Package & Benefits Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Company Car Mobile phone, laptop, and company credit card Pension: 5% employer contribution Life Assurance: Yes Private Healthcare: Permanent healthcare scheme Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Shift Pattern: Days only

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Electrical Engineer (Packaging) Mold, Wales£20. OTE £50,000+) + Overtime + Season Work Schedule + Sage Benefits + Training + Career Progression + Discount + Bonus Scheme + Company Benefits Are you an Electrical Engineer with a background in Packaging and or production looking to join a global lead

Our DS Smith Packaging site in Devizes is searching for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical bias)Devizes£53,417. You will be working closely with your engineering colleagues, Operations, OEMs and vendors

Field Service Engineer (Packaging Machinery)£35,000 + OTE £40,000-£45,000 + Overnight Stays + Company Bonus + On call (telephone only) + Company Van + Enhanced Pension Contribution + TOIL + Company BenefitsYorkAre you a Service or Maintenance Engineer from a Mechanical / Electrical background loo

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer in the South East to support industrial food processing and packaging solutions. Candidates should have experience in the industrial engineering sector, excellent diagnostic skills, and a full UK driving licence.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a prominent food packaging company in the UK. Candidates should have a background in packaging or food manufacturing and be based near Featherstone.

We're looking for a detail‑driven engineer to join our engineering team (currently two engineers) to take responsibility for the maintenance, reliability and engineering performance of our bottling line in close collaboration with our Packaging Lead. As Packaging Engineer at MOMO, you will play a

A leading sweetener company based in Greater London seeks a Packaging Engineer responsible for supporting packaging operations, focusing on optimization and project development within the EU network. Candidates should have an engineering background, preferably with experience in manufacturing enviro

A leading packaging solutions firm in the UK is seeking a Packaging Engineer with extensive experience in product packaging development. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Packaging or Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in injection molding and working with post-consumer recycled mate

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established machinery company in York. The successful candidate will conduct PPM and breakdown repairs on packaging machinery across a regional area, with opportunities for specialist training and additional earnings thr

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Engineer - Packaging to join their team in Derbyshire. Ideal candidates should have experience in the FMCG industry, particularly in packaging, and hold relevant engineering and project management qualifications. The role involves overseeing the

A recruitment agency is seeking Field Service Engineers experienced in Food Packaging and Food Processing Equipment.

We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. This role i

A leading sustainable packaging company in Greater London is seeking a Coating Process Engineer to join their Innovation team.

Happily, lead Packaging development and testing of NPD and Supply chain / Operations led packaging projects. Be the voice on advocating good karma packaging and guide team members through the complexities of what goes into sourcing and making packaging recyclable and manufactured with recycled conte

Walker Cole International is partnering with a pharmaceutical organisation to appoint a Packaging & Serialisation Engineer, providing hands‑on execution support within a GMP‑regulated environment. Packaging | Serialisation Contractor | Secondary Packaging | GMP | Serialisation Execution |. Equip

A leading packaging machinery manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on bespoke projects. Candidates should have a background in packaging machinery design and the ability to commute to Castle Donington.

This role is primarily about supporting our customers in the United Kingdom and occasionally overseas and ensuring that their Smurfit Westrock high speed packaging machines are maintained in excellent condition and run at >. The Field Service Technician is responsible for the safety, installation, c

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support customers in the United Kingdom, primarily focusing on electromechanical machinery installation and maintenance. The ideal candidate should have a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering and be flexible for travel.

Job Role: Project Engineer - Packaging. Leading role in overseeing the implementation of packaging equipment and technology, utilising industry standards and engineering tools/principles. Specialists in delivering Packaging Machinery projects for a variety of Manufacturing industries: Including Food

A premium catering company in Greater London is searching for a skilled maintenance engineer to enhance their high-performance engineering team. The role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, and candidates must possess at least a Level 3 Engineering qualification and experience i

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A leading engineering firm in Bromborough is looking for an experienced Project Engineer. The role involves managing engineering projects from order to handover, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. Candidates should have a background in Food, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical environments, and experience

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Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer or similar role within the industrial engineering sector. Field Service Engineer Food Processing Packaging • SURREY. They are looking for a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer (Industrial) to join the dynamic team in the South East.

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If you're an electrical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working with specialist machinery in the print & packaging space, this is a strong opportunity worth exploring - get in touch for further details. Field Based Electrical Engineer - Print and Packaging Machinery. We're working with a

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A leading beverage company based in London is seeking a detail-driven Packaging Engineer to own the bottling line's maintenance and reliability. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering within a drinks manufacturing environment.