Maintenance Engineer

Posted 16 February 2026
Salary Up to £50000.00 per annum
LocationBasford, Stoke-on-Trent
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Reference12069_1771262568

Job description


Electrical Engineer
Salary: £50,166 DOE
Type: Full-time
Shift: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights) - 6-6
Location: Stoke-on-Trent


A major UK food manufacturer is looking for a strong Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing Engineering team at one of the largest single-site operations in the sector.
If you're confident fault-finding under pressure, experienced with PLCs and drives, and want real long-term stability - this could be an excellent next step.


Role Overview
You'll play a key role in keeping production running at full capacity, delivering both PPM and fast, effective reactive maintenance. Working alongside Mechanical Engineers, you'll diagnose faults, minimise downtime, and support continuous improvement across site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responding quickly to breakdowns and reducing downtime
  • Electrical fault finding, testing, and inspection of plant equipment
  • Delivering PPM and updating maintenance systems
  • Supporting installation and project work
  • Working safely with isolations and permit systems
  • Contributing to overall plant reliability and performance



Your Profile:

  • Experience in a manufacturing electrical maintenance role
  • 18th Edition qualification
  • PLC knowledge (Mitsubishi / Siemens)
  • Experience with Danfoss drives and SCADA systems
  • Strong problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work rotating 4 on / 4 off shifts



What You Can Expect

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Stable shift pattern with built-in rest periods
  • Established engineering team with long service
  • Secure, growing UK food manufacturer
  • Genuine long-term opportunity