Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established food manufacturing operation based in Banbury.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production machinery and site equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of manufacturing and packaging machinery.

* Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.

* Minimise production downtime through efficient fault finding and repair.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

* Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

* Adhere to all health & safety, food safety, and site compliance standards.

* Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

Requirements

* Electrically biased maintenance background within a manufacturing or production environment.

* Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).

* Experience with fault finding on automated production equipment.

* Strong understanding of electrical systems including motors, sensors, drives, and control systems.

* Basic mechanical maintenance skills.

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.

* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Desirable

* Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments.

* Knowledge of PLC fault finding and automated production lines