Electrical Engineer
Company: Pioneer Selection Ltd
Location: Ashbourne, GB
Type: full time
Level: mid
Salary: GBP54000–55000
Posted: 3/30/2026
Job Description
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Derbyshire
Sector - FMCG Factory Maintenance
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-volume FMCG manufacturing site in Derbyshire. The company has heavily invested in advanced automation, continuous improvement projects, and state-of-the-art production lines, making it an excellent workplace for engineers seeking career development, technical growth, and long-term progression.
You will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and planned preventative maintenance on a range of automated and semi-automated production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency in a demanding FMCG environment.
Working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, you will play a key role in minimising downtime, supporting production targets, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer
- Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing or FMCG environment. - Hands on experience with pre-planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in a fast paced industrial factory. - Ability to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern. Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer
- Strong hands-on electrical fault-finding experience on production machinery. - Recognised electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent). - Experience working within a manufacturing environment with automated machinery. - Knowledge of PLC fault finding (advantageous). Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer.
- Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK. - Previous experience within FMCG, food, beverage or packaging environments. The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:
- Working for a market-leading FMCG manufacturing business. - Competitive salary up to £52,000. - Company benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access. - Overtime opportunities. - Ongoing training and development opportunities. - Long-term job security within a stable and growing organisation.