Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Strong Electrical Bias)

Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chester

Salary: £39,000 - £42,000

Working Hours: Days, Monday - Friday, 08:00-16:00, 37.5 hours

Due to continued growth and expansion, our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team in the Chester area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically focused engineer to take ownership of maintenance, calibration, fault finding, repair, and improvement of process and utilities equipment in a busy production environment. All work complies with relevant regulations, guidelines, and safe practices.

THE ROLE

• Support and determine the correct course of action during reactive and planned electrical maintenance activities.
• Provide specialist electrical technical support to the production team to minimise risks and downtime in manufacturing operations.
• Fault finding, diagnosis, and repair on electrical systems, controls, and equipment.
• Carry out all activities in line with current Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis of electrical-related downtime, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Accurately complete all relevant operational and maintenance documentation to a high standard.
• Refurbish electrical spare parts and components as needed.
• Manage and support contractors during electrical equipment installations and infrastructure projects.
• Deliver improved plant reliability through effective electrical engineering practices, targeting sustainable uptime and equipment performance.

YOU

Proven ability to carry out high-standard engineering and maintenance activities on utilities and process equipment, with a strong electrical focus.

• Full indentured engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Formal qualifications meeting statutory electrical requirements, such as 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent) and relevant codes/standards (e.g., L8 for Legionella if applicable to electrical aspects of water systems).
• Electrical engineer (or multi-skilled with extensive electrical bias) with significant post-apprenticeship experience in an engineering maintenance role.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environments.

This role is ideally suited to candidates with a primary background in electrical engineering and maintenance (with some mechanical experience/knowledge). If you have strong electrical fault-finding skills, production experience, and are looking for a stable days-based position with excellent benefits in a growing operation, apply now.

Commutable from: Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Deeside, Flint, Mold, Crewe, Nantwich, Hollywell, Northwich, Buckley, Shotton, Rhyl, Connah’s Quay, and surrounding Cheshire/North Wales areas)

Job Title: Software PLC Programmer
Location: UK & Ireland (50/50 field-based and site-based)
International Travel: Very occasional (up to 3 trips per year)
Industry: Food / FMCG / Pharma / Packaging
Key Responsibilities

• PLC programming and fault-finding (from scratch and existing systems)

• HMI software development and modification using:

• Siemens

• Allen Bradley

• Omron

Assisting with the development and improvement of automation infrastructure
Supporting and delivering project work
Electrical (EL) systems involvement
PLC functional flow (FF) programming
Software alterations and optimisation of existing programmes
On-site installation support and commissioning activities
Supporting breakdown response and improving PPM efficiency
Travel Requirements

• UK & Ireland travel (approximately 50% field-based)

• Very rare international travel (approx. 3 times per year) to:

• Headquarters and manufacturing base in Japan

• Subsidiaries and sales network across North America, Europe, and Asia

Skills, Experience & Background
Essential:

• Strong PLC programming and fault-finding capability
• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and/or Omron systems
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a new role

Ideal Backgrounds:

• Recently completed an apprenticeship
• Field Service Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer with strong PLC FF and programming skills

Industry Experience (preferred):

• Food,FMCG,Pharma,Packaging

Training & Development

• In-house training alongside experienced field engineers

• Package & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

• Company Car

• Mobile phone, laptop, and company credit card

• Pension: 5% employer contribution

• Life Assurance: Yes

• Private Healthcare: Permanent healthcare scheme

• Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

• Shift Pattern: Days only

Day Shift - Monday - Friday - 8AM - 4PM

£55,000 + Company Benefits

• Enhanced overtime rates

Our client, a market-leading manufacturer of innovative products, is looking to recruit skilled Maintenance Engineers to join their established engineering and technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, forward-thinking manufacturing environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and electrical technical engineering support across all production operations
• Ensure all machinery and equipment are maintained to the highest standard, including automated production lines, robotics, conveyor systems, and associated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose faults efficiently to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and cost efficiency
• Assist production teams with machinery setups and breakdowns, delivering guidance and training where appropriate

If you are interested in this Maintenance Engineer role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call the Eko Talent on 0331 6304 666.

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: UK & Ireland (Office-based in bromborough)Travel: Occasional international travel (approx. 2-3 trips per year)Industry: Food / FMCG / Pharmaceutical Packaging

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our UK & Ireland operation. This is an office-based role focused on managing engineering projects from order through to handover, supporting customers, OEMs, and internal teams. The role will play a key part in supporting current operations and future plans to establish manufacturing in the UK within the next five years.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from order receipt through to final handover

• Liaise with customers to understand requirements and provide technical support

• Produce and manage technical documentation, including:

  • Engineering drawings
  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
  • Pre-Production Inspections (PPIs)
  • Handover documentation

• Work with OEMs and third-party suppliers to coordinate equipment and solutions

• Support sales engineering activities and assist with project costing and proposals

• Interface with PLC and CAD-related elements of projects

• Coordinate internally to ensure smooth project execution and delivery

• Occasionally visit OEMs and customer sites as required

International ExposureExperience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Background working with OEMs or site-based engineering teams
• Experience in Food, FMCG, or Pharmaceutical environments
• Packaging machinery or systems background
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience with CAD and PLC systems
• Leadership experience or potential
• Knowledge of working with third-party suppliers

Training & Development

• Structured product knowledge training
• Visits to OEMs and suppliers
• CE training courses

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• Company Car or Van: Yes
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: Yes
• Healthcare: Private healthcare

A national house builder have a requirement for a Design Engineer to join their Design team overseeing Civils Design packages and technical approvals for new build developments.

Design Engineer role

Reporting to the Design Manager you will undertake the engineering design from land appraisal through to construction. you will be responsible for appointing Consultants, agreeing fees, liaising with statutory authorities and ensuring that design sits within budget.

Duties to include:

• Undertake the required highway and drainage designs for projects to secure the approval of and , where appropriate, progress the adoption agreement with relevant Statutory Authorities.
• Ensure the earthworks required across developments are designed in the mot cost effective way possible
• Advise the land and planning department on the technical viability of new sites
• Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for land appraisals and required working drawings
• Prepare outline engineering schematics for land appraisals
• Conduct initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
• Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys and other assessment reports on land acquired
• Brief engineering Consultants on the scope of design so that all parties are clear and working towards the same goal
• Answer technical queries that may arise from other departments
• Encourage feedback from site teams to improve the design and implementation of future schemes to avoid wastage and improved engineering solutions
• Provide support to the Principal Designer to ensure full compliance with CDM regulations

Senior Design Engineer experience required:

• Experienced of producing civil engineering drawings for S38 and S104 packs (roads and drainage) within the residential sector
• Proficient using Causeway design packages (PDS flow), micro drainage and AutoCAD
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Capable of managing multiple developments
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven experience in the productions of value engineering design
• Ability to effectively communicate with people across all departments and levels within the business

What’s on offer?

The company are offering a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement with service days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company Car/ Car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Employee discounts

If you want to hear more about the Design Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

Electrical Engineer (with Mechanical Skills)

Wrexham, North Wales, Competitive Salary, Days + On Cal

Were looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong mechanical abilities to join our industrial team in Wrexham. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturingespecially plasticsand be confident working with control panels, automation, and industrial machinery.

What Youll Do

• Electrical & mechanical maintenance (planned + reactive)
• Fault finding on industrial machinery
• Work with control panels and automated systems
• Support improvement and upgrade projects
• Participate in an on call rota

What Youll Need

• Electrical engineering qualifications (NVQ 3 / HNC / HND / Degree)
• Industrial experience (plastics preferred)
• Strong problem solving skills
• Mechanical knowledge
• 18th Edition preferred

What You Get

• Competitive salary
• Day shifts + on call allowance
• A stable, growing industrial environment

Application Process:

We reserve the right to close the campaign early if the right candidate is found.

To apply for this role, please email your completed CV and covering email.

About Us

ORONA’s activities are focused on the design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and modernization of lifts, escalators, moving ramps and walkways. Operating in100 countries, we have330,000 liftsworldwide using our technology. With2 manufacturing plantsOrona isNumber 1 in Europein terms of complete lift production capacity.

Repairs Engineer

We are looking forRepairs Engineersto join our team in Glasgow and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out majors repairs to lifts within allocated area.
• Plans jobs to ensure parts are available and delivers repairs safely, on time and within budget.

You will also be required to deliver accurate and timely paperwork supporting the Company’s work procedures. In exceptional circumstances will stand in as part of the local service team on-call rota.

If you have a comprehensive Lift engineering background, including an NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering or equivalent we want to hear from you!

We strive to be a great place to work and to offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 days with service) + 8 days Bank Hols
• Pension (Company contributions rising with service)
• Life Assurance
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• GP24/7
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eyecare vouchers
• Long Service Awards
• Recruitment referral fee
• Training and Development opportunities

What you should do next:

If you’re a motivated individual with a passion for the lift and elevator industry, we invite you to apply for this position. If you want to find out more information and would like to be considered for a role at Orona, please click the APPLY NOW button and send us your CV.

Requirements

• NVQ 3 in Lift Engineering
• Experience of working with Lifts
• Strong customer skills
• A valid UK Driving License
• Flexible Hours

We are looking for aMultiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to work on a permanent basis in St Helens.

The role is working for a global manufacturing company.

The shifts for theMultiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer are Monday to Friday; 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm (No nights).

Salary is c£40-50,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus 25 days’ holidays, company bonus, healthcare, pension etc.

Duties for theMultiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults on machinery including motors, sensors, control panels, PLCs, drives, and automation systems.
• Carry out mechanical repairs and adjustments as required, including work on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and general plant equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise operational disruption.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and production lines.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are performed safely and in compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, documentation, and equipment records.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to reliability and efficiency projects.
• Support cross-functional teams including production, quality, and engineering.
• Participate in shift patterns, on-call rota, or overtime as required.

Skills & Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and experience working on mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.) is desirable.
• Experience working with AC/DC motors, variable speed drives, sensors, and automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation, safe isolation procedures, and permit-to-work systems.

How to Apply for the Multi Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer:

Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW!

Warrington

Circa £59,000 + Bonus

Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!

Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer

Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:

Inverter drives

Programmable safety systems

PLCs

Servo drives

SCADA system

Operator interface (HMI) screens

Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required

PLC alterations & improvements

New installations, including programming of software

Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose

You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime

Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training

Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems

Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment

You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Site Automation Engineer

Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)

A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software

Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment

Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices

Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance

Problem solving and root cause analysis experience

PLC programming skills

Time served Electrical Engineer

Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA

Knowledge of servo drives and inverters

Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks

Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Site Automation Engineer

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one

Yearly Bonus

Matched Pension up to 12%

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern

Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website

Role would suit someone with a background as: an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Role: -Project Engineer (Food Manufacturing)
Location: -Deeside
Salary: - Up to £60,000 P/A
Shifts: - Days- Mon- Friday (9-5pm/8-4pm)
Benefits: -Own career development plan, pension, life assurance, subsidised canteen and discounted staff shop, learning platform & free parking.

Ready to take ownership of exciting engineering projects and make a real impact? Russell Taylor Group are working with a leading UK food group looking to recruit two Project Engineers due to business growth- our client is looking for someone who is hands-on, proactive, and ready to get things done.

Responsibilities
Lead capital projects up to £250k from concept to completion.
Shape project scopes, specs, budgets, and timelines.
Run tenders and negotiate contracts.
Keep everything on track which includes safety, quality, compliance & delivery.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Technical & more.
Manage contractors, permits, and onsite safety.
Report progress and drive projects over the finish line.

The Person
Engineering degree (or equivalent)
Safety training qualifications (SMSTS, IOSH, FAAW, etc.)
Previous project management experience (of the full process)
Strong communicator who gets things moving
Sharp problem solver with an eye for detail
Confident with MS Office and engineering software

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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Sector: FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Ellesmere Port
£58,000 Per Annum

Role Overview

GAP Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG food manufacturer for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. This role is ideal for a disciplined engineer who is comfortable working in a high-speed production environment, ensuring machinery performance, reliability, and compliance

The position involves a blend of preventative and reactive maintenance across complex automated lines, packaging equipment, utilities, and process machinery. You will work as part of a well-structured engineering team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring the highest levels of hygiene, safety, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Engineering

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown support on a wide range of production and packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, and automated equipment.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities including bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, and general fabrication.
• Ensure rapid response to breakdowns to minimise downtime in a high-volume production environment.
• Contribute to engineering root-cause analysis, long-term solutions, and reliability-focused improvements.

Compliance

• Work to the highest standards of GMP and hygiene, ensuring all engineering activities support audit readiness.
• Maintain accurate engineering logs, calibration records, maintenance reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure equipment and processes comply with manufacturing standards
• Support engineering aspects of audits, customer audits, and internal compliance reviews.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for performance improvement, waste reduction, and reliability enhancement.
• Assist in the introduction and commissioning of new equipment, upgrades, or automation enhancements.
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to refine processes and improve plant efficiency.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Adhere to site H&S policies, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, and safe isolation procedures.
• Promote a safe-working culture and quickly communicate hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment risks.
• Ensure all engineering works comply with relevant legislation and industry best practices.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Strong electrical engineering background within FMCG manufacturing environments.
• Competence in diagnosing and repairing faults on PLC-based systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Skilled in electrical maintenance: motors, drives, sensors, inverters, control circuits, and automated equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, rollers, and bearings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene standards and manufacturing practices.

Desirable

• 17th/18th Edition qualification (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering.
• Experience with OEE improvements or lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP, Shire, Maximo).
• Exposure to high-speed packing equipment, flow wrappers, cartoners, slicers, ovens, mixers, or bottling lines.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical, safety-conscious, and thorough in your engineering approach.
• Cool under pressure with strong decision-making skills during breakdowns.
• Collaborative team player who communicates clearly across departments.
• Proactive mindset with a genuine interest in continuous improvement and plant optimisation.

Apply

Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website

If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 16/01/2026

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Maintenance Electrician

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to carry out the PPM and Reactive activities in accordance with our contractual agreements for Liverpool University

Day to day duties for this role include but are not limited to;

• Maintain a close liaison and working relationship with the Engineering Team, Contract Delivery Manager and Engineering Manager
• Attend all allocated Internal/External training courses.
• Completion of SFG20/HTM PPMs, reactive and proactive tasks and in turn update the CAFM system via PDA to meet contractual obligations.
• Ensure that daily checks are completed and repair or report any defects using the helpdesk or reactive works ticketing system via PDA
• Maintain accurate records for both ppm and reactive works
• Ensure Electrical engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise efficient operation and reliability of plant and associated systems
• Ensure any accidents and near misses are reported to line managers
• Maintain and supervise, issues arising, ongoing works, special task requests, standard of housekeeping
• Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
• Timely implementation and recording of all statutory inspections including accurate recording of all electrical work undertaken
• Where necessary be available to attend out of hours calls when required and provide site cover OOH on planned event days.
• Control of 3rd party contractors including monitoring of work performance and standards, including internal auditing where applicable in conjunction with the Contract Delivery Manager /Engineering Manager
• Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off that quality of work is inspected, and recommendations are escalated to the Contract Delivery Manager
• Ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Will be expected to operate, and trouble shoot all building systems but not be limited to the following: BMS and electrical monitoring, Air handling / conditioning, Domestic water services, Fire prevention and detection systems, AC, DC single phase and three phase systems, associated controls, Low voltage switch gear and medical equipment as required.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• C&G Level 2 and 3 Diploma Electrical Installation
• 18th edition certificate
• Strong Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance experience
• Sound understanding and experience of meeting Health & Safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
• Must be prepared to work out of hours when required and participate in a call out rota.
• Have good communication and organisation skills
• Have a positive can do attitude
• Ability to work on own or as part of a team

What you can expect from us

Youll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where Integral and JLL can take you…

Senior Controls Engineer Cheshire - Permanent - £60-70k + car allowance + hybrid working + bonus

+++Wide variety of sectors & types of projects, defined career path, company is an innovator, embraces new technologies+++

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Senior Controls Engineer to join a rapidly growing Cheshire based systems integrator. As a Senior Controls Engineer youll be working on a wide range of projects, including but not limited to factory automation, automated warehouses, marine applications, renewables or systems for metal processing plants.

Key aspects of the Senior Controls Engineer position include;

• Softwaredesign,includingSoftwareDesignSpecificationsandproductionofsoftwaredeliverables for PLC, HMI, SCADA, robots or variable speed drives
• Electrical / controls concept design including Functional Design Specification, Safety Requirements Specification, Single Line Diagram, Network Topology, Device Layout, Cause & Effect Matrix, Safety Block Diagram etc.
• Conduct FATs and SATs
• Mentor Controls Engineers with less experience, offering guidance and support
• Role is hybrid, so when youre not working on customer sites the expectation is that youre in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays and another day of your choice and the remaining two days are home-based.
• Role wont involve extended periods on site. The company has a commissioning and installation team that picks up the heavy lifting in terms of site work. For example, the Senior Controls Engineer might expect to be on site for 2-3 weeks at the end of a job where theyve been home and office based for 6 months.
• Company promotes from within and has a clear career path for Senior Controls Engineers joining the team
• Theyre innovators, the company push the boundaries of whats possible with existing and new technologies.

The Senior Controls Engineer position is commutable from the following places in and around the North West / Cheshire area including Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Wigan, St Helens, Warrington, Runcorn, Ellesmere Port, Stockport, Bolton, Heywood, Rochdale, Birkenhead, Widnes, Knutsford, Skelmersdale or Wigan.

Role: -Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
Location: -Deeside
Shift: -4 on 4 off shift (12-hour days)
Salary:- £50,000 per annum
Benefits: -Pension, life assurance, subsidised canteen and discounted staff shop, learning platform, free parking & career progression opportunities.

Russell Taylor is looking for two Multiskilled Shift Engineers to keep our client’s production lines running at peak efficiency. You will handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements across automated process, packaging, and auxiliary equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance on plant and machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
Install, commission, and maintain plant and facilities.
Support production with line adjustments and breakdowns.
Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime.
Train colleagues and work safely across the site.

The Person
Engineering qualification (HNC/NVQ Level 3) in electrical, mechanical, or multiskilled discipline
Hands-on experience in automated manufacturing, ideally FMCG or food production.
Knowledge of packaging and palletisation systems, AC/servo drives
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Safety-focused team player

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Location: Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1PR

Salary: £52,500 per annum

Hours: Days (08:30 - 17:00) with flexibility for plant start-ups and on-call support
About the Role

Join Premier Foods and help us power automation excellence across our Moreton site, the home of the Cadbury Mini Roll. We’re looking for a Software Controls & Automation Coordinator to lead PLC and software management, fault finding, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a key role driving automation capability and supporting our engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as site lead for PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, ensuring robust software management and change control.

• Champion continuous improvement and reliability across automated systems.

• Manage software updates, modifications, and compliance with safety standards.

• Deliver in-house training to upskill engineers on PLC and software processes.

• Support CAPEX projects and liaise with system integrators.

• Provide weekday on-call support (Mon-Thu, 5-10pm).

What We’re Looking For

• HND or Engineering Degree (Mechatronic/Robotic/Software/Engineering) or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 3 years’ front-line controls experience.

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLCs, SCADA/HMI platforms.

• Software writing experience and knowledge of industrial networks (Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet).

• Strong problem-solving skills, self-starter attitude, and flexibility.

Why Join Us?

At Premier Foods, we foster a people-first culture that values well-being, individuality, and continuous growth. You’ll work in a warm, inclusive environment where your expertise drives meaningful change. We offer:

• A salary of £52,500 per annum with benefits package.

• Opportunities for learning and career development.

• A supportive culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.

• The chance to contribute to iconic brands loved across the UK.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturingsites and offices up and down the country.

Many of our brands have been part of UK lifefor more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticityandindividuality.We aim to ensure all existingand futurecolleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to workno matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in.Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We are currently recruiting Gas Service & Repair Engineers to take on a service and repair contract on behalf of a market leading company. all works will be in the private sector and all jobs will be sent via a pda. The successful Gas Service & Repair Engineer will receive 6-8 jobs a day all based in your chosen working location. in order to take on this position as a service and repair engineer, the successful gas engineer must meet the following criteria:

3-5 Days a week

Weekly Pay

Parts Supplied

Flexible work on a long term contract

Essential Requirements:

• OwnGasSafe Registration - Including Fires & Cookers
• Own Van and Tools
• Criminal Background Check
• Domestic experience
• MINIMUM 2 years experience with all boiler diagnostics, servicing, installation, maintenance & repairs, across all major brands
• Strong customer skills

Desired:

• Experience managing own workload
• Qualified installer of vented and unvented cylinders
• Confident driving and working in and around Central London
• Ability to work confidently in high end properties
• Experience with power-flushing heating system
• Experience in Plumbing maintenance
• Experience in bathroom installations

Please get in touch to apply now! Quick Starts Available

£35,000 - £45,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card

Manchester and Liverpool patch

Are you a Field Service Engineer with commercial refrigeration experience looking for a hands-on, field-based role within an expanding refrigeration company, complete with a company van, paid door-to-door, and overtime opportunities to boost your earnings?

Established in 2004, this leading commercial and industrial refrigeration specialist supplies food and drink manufacturers, processing plants, and cold storage facilities across the UK. Known for reliable, energy-efficient solutions and high-quality service, they deliver installation, maintenance, and reactive support across a wide range of refrigeration and process cooling systems.

In this role, you will attend planned and reactive service across commercial refrigeration systems throughout an assigned patch, carry out breakdowns and fault-finding, maintain service records, support customer relationships, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and provide technical support to clients, working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with an on-call rota of approximately one in seven weeks.

This role would suit a Field Service Engineer with commercial refrigeration experience who is looking for a hands-on, mobile role, carrying out fault-finding and supporting clients, with opportunities for overtime and career progression.

The Role:

• Planned and reactive service, maintenance, and fault-finding on commercial refrigeration systems
• Maintain service records and ensure H&S compliance
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours, with on-call approx. 1 in 7 weeks

The Person:

• Commercial/industrial refrigeration experience
• F-GAS qualified (NVQ II minimum)
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel across Manchester and Liverpool

Reference: BBBH23616

Keywords: Refrigeration Engineer, Maintenance, Servicing, Installation, Hampshire, Southampton, Commercial Catering, Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, Fault-Finding and Reactive Repairs, Process Cooling and Chiller Maintenance, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), F-GAS Qualified Refrigeration Technician, Liverpool, Manchester, Merseyside

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£35 per hour | Outside IR35
4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)
North Wales

gap technical are representing a market-leading manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to provide contract maintenance engineering services at their North Wales site.

Scope of Services

• The successful contractor will provide maintenance engineering support services to ensure the ongoing reliability, availability, and performance of production and packaging assets.
  The contractor will determine how services are delivered, using their own expertise and judgement to meet site requirements and agreed outcomes.
• There is no obligation to provide continuous work, and no expectation of employee-style supervision or management.

Key Service Deliverables

• Provision of responsive breakdown support to minimise production disruption
• Execution of planned and preventative maintenance activities as agreed with site engineering leadership
• Electrical fault diagnosis using drawings, diagnostics, and equipment history
• Identification and rectification of recurring equipment faults, including implementation of permanent corrective actions
• Maintenance and optimisation of automated food production and packaging machinery
• Support for continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and uptime
• Collaboration with production and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operation
• Assistance with machinery modifications, upgrades, and repair works as required
• All services delivered in compliance with site health, safety, and food hygiene standards

Contractor Profile

• Time-served engineer or demonstrable equivalent industry experience

• Strong electrical bias with proven capability in FMCG manufacturing environments

• Experience working with:

• 3-phase electrical systems

• Motors, drives, inverters, and safety circuits

• PLC fault-finding (Siemens / Allen Bradley or similar)

• Automated food production and packaging equipment

Previous experience providing services as a maintenance engineering contractorAble to work with minimal direction, managing workload and priorities independentlyStrong communication skills when liaising with site stakeholdersAvailability to support a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, including days and nights

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This contract opportunity is advertised by gap technical, operating as an employment business. Selection is based solely on suitability to provide the services described.

Closing Date: 20/02/2026

Test & Installation Engineer Scientific Instrumentation

Location: UK (with international travel)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Test & Installation Engineer to join a leading scientific instrumentation company specialising in high-performance mass spectrometry systems. This is a hands-on, technical role where you will take newly assembled instruments through testing, commissioning, installation, and customer training for research labs worldwide.

You will work on advanced analytical platforms including ICP-MS, GD-MS, IRMS, TIMS, and Noble Gas mass spectrometry, gaining experience across electronics, vacuum systems, software, and instrumentation diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Test and characterise mass spectrometers following detailed procedures
• Diagnose and resolve faults across hardware, electronics, detectors, software, and vacuum systems
• Produce factory and on-site test reports
• Install and commission instruments at customer laboratories globally (primarily USA, EU, China)
• Provide technical training to end users
• Support service teams with on-site or remote diagnostics when required

Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in Physics, Chemistry, Electronic/Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Understanding of electronics, vacuum systems, or scientific software is advantageous
• Confident communicator with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Comfortable with international travel and independent work

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working hours
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Healthcare, life insurance, and market-leading pension
• Enhanced maternity policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme, eyecare, and EV charging facilities
• Supportive working environment with staff events and wellbeing initiatives

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge scientific instrumentation and gain international, hands-on engineering experience. The role provides exposure to multiple technical disciplines and strong potential for career progression into technical, commercial, or leadership positions.

Apply today to join a global, values-driven organisation at the forefront of scientific innovation.

Location: Bromborough & Customer Sites Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Pension + Benefits Days Based - Monday to Friday Reference: Jo6907/LW The Company My client is one of UKs leading manufacturers of turnkey machinery solutions to a wide variety of fast moving manufacturing industries. They have over 100 employees on site in Bromborough. With a growing presence, the group has gone from strength to strength over the last decade to become centre of excellence within a variety of food machinery solutions to the manufacturing industry. Due to further expansion within the British market, they have the need to recruit an additional software PLC engineer. Key Skills HNC/HND or Equivalent Electrical Engineer PLC Programmer, ideally with Automated Process Machinery Understanding of FMCG Industry The Role Develop,test,andcommissionPLCandHMIsoftwarefor processing andpackaging equipment. Establish and manage a remote support system for engineers and customers. Provide remote and on-site support diagnosing faults, guiding repairs, and implementing software updates. Travel across the UK & Ireland (approx. 4050%) for commissioning, integration, a nd technical support. Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and project teams on complete automation solutions. Maintain software documentation, system standards, and remote access procedures. Ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement. Ideally you will be an e xperienced PLC Programmer / Automation Engineer with strong electrical knowledge. Skilled in Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Fuji, Lenze. Background in capital equipment, packaging, or process automation would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity, within an extremely secure organization, with the ability to develop your skills at the cutting edge of automated process manufacturing technology. If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible. ETS Consulting Ltd Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets. ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no 06164846. Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU . If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. TPBN1_UKTJ

Control Systems Engineer - Chester (Hybrid)
Are you a C&I Engineer who enjoys producing clear, well-thought-out specifications?
Do you like working across the full design lifecycle, from concept through to testing?
Are you looking for a technically challenging role with flexibility built in?

What’s in it for you
Salary up to 74,000
Company performance bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option of an extra 2 days per month due flexi-arrangements
Private healthcare (individual cover)
Hybrid working - up to 2 days from home per week (subject to security and business need)
Company sick pay
Defined contribution pension scheme
Life assurance - 7x annual salary

What will you be doing?
Producing detailed technical specifications, including functional and control system logic specifications
Developing control system designs, logic simulations and performance models
Specifying control system hardware and instrumentation
Working with subcontractors, reviewing and approving detailed design drawings
Reviewing supplier test specifications and attending factory acceptance tests
Supporting technical reviews and presenting design information internally and to customers
Analysing plant, commissioning and test data to identify performance improvements
Developing and maintaining control system design standards
Supporting project proposals, including schedules and cost forecasts
Managing deliverables and providing clear status updates to stakeholders
Occasional travel to European suppliers and customer sites

Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll be based at a specialist engineering facility near Chester, working for a high-tech engineering business delivering complex control and instrumentation solutions within a highly regulated environment. The work is technically demanding, safety-focused and long-term in nature.

What you’ll need
A degree in Electrical, Electronic or a related engineering discipline
Experience specifying or designing control systems in process or industrial environments
Strong ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and reports
Experience working with and overseeing subcontractors
Knowledge of PLC hardware, I/O, networks and power supplies
Understanding of control cabinet design and construction
Experience with instrumentation design, including accuracy, EMC and measurement techniques
Awareness of standards such as UKCA, CE and UL
Knowledge of PLC programming standards and SCADA design principles
Practical experience supporting equipment testing
Good communication skills and strong IT literacy
French or German language skills would be beneficial, but not essential

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