Are you a multiskilled, electrically-biased engineer with a passion for food manufacturing?

Ready to join a leading company in Manchester and play a critical part in driving operational excellence?

Take your career to the next level with an award-winning team!

Role Overview

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll report to the Engineering Shift Supervisor and help ensure our manufacturing plant runs at optimal efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on state-of-the-art production lines—including Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, electrical cabinets, sensors, and more.

* Drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and plant performance.

* Champion the business's values and work collaboratively as a trusted team player.

Key Skills:

* Solid understanding of electrical testing, fault finding, debugging, and system development.

* Confidence in PLC programming and working with plant services (steam, air, water).

* Experience in a food manufacturing/processing environment is highly desirable.

Personal Qualities:

* Resilience, problem-solving mindset, and a never-give-up attitude.

* Results-driven: you make things happen.

* Customer-focussed: dedicated to quality service for both internal and external stakeholders.

* Strong teammate—willing to learn, support others, and contribute big ideas.

Essential Qualifications:

* Senior Trades level or equivalent European NFQ qualification, and/or NCEA Certificate/Diploma in Electro-Mechanical disciplines.

* FETAC Level 6 or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds, Solas apprenticeship).

Desirable:

* Comfortable working under pressure and with minimum supervision.

* Experience or training in controls, pneumatics, or welding.

* Well-versed in GMP, safety procedures, and maintenance documentation.

* Initiative in process improvement.

* Strong written, record-keeping, and communication skills.

* PC literate—basic navigation and file management.

Key benefits

* Prestigious Employer: Be part of a renowned food manufacturing business with a proud heritage and a reputation for quality.

* Competitive Package: £45,000 salary with opportunities for training, development, and career progression.

* Dynamic Environment: Afternoon shift role, supporting business objectives with state-of-the-art machinery and World Class Engineering standards.

Additional Info

* Shift-based: Afternoon shift pattern; flexibility to cover holidays is essential.

* Growth: Commitment to ongoing personal development and multi-skilling.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a progressive food manufacturing environment—and you meet the above criteria—I would love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat about your next career move