Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – FMCG
Location: Preston
Salary: £54,000 + Scope for Increase Once Established
Shifts: 4 on 5 off, 5 on 4 off – Days & Nights (12-hour shifts)
Pension: 6% Company Contribution
Perks: Big Training Budget | Bonus Scheme |
Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias looking to join a fast-paced FMCG site with a strong team culture and real investment in people?
We are recruiting for a leading FMCG manufacturer in Preston with a 24/7 operation, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge machinery and be part of a supportive, 8-person shift team. This business is led by a hands-on MD who rewards his staff and is passionate about developing internal talent.
What’s in it for you?
- £54,000 starting salary – with scope for increase after settling into the role
- 6% company pension contribution
- Excellent training & development budget (regularly used)
- Unique rotating shift pattern giving a long weekend off every other week
- Involved in machine installs, upgrades & continuous improvement projects
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct shift-based PPM and reactive maintenance across a 24/7 site
- Work as part of an 8-person shift team
- Electrical/Mechanical split: 70/30 electrical bias
- Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase control panels, inverters (AC/DC drives), relays, and safety circuits
- Frontline fault-finding on Siemens PLCs (which cover 99% of the site)
- Mechanical work includes conveyors, shafts, bearings, motors, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems
- Support installation of new lines, reliability projects, and machinery upgrades
What We’re Looking For:
- Time-served engineer with strong electrical skills
- FMCG or manufacturing experience preferred
- Confident working with Siemens PLCs and a variety of electrical components
- Flexible and resilient – especially during the tougher 5-night block
- A team player who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment
Apply now to join a thriving business that rewards hard work, invests in training, and serves up a few fun perks along the way.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
