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Job description
Job Type: Permanent, Apprenticeship
Working experience: No Experience
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: Bedford
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday to Friday | Days | 05::hours per week)
Overtime: x1.5 after 40 hours, x2 on a Sunday
About the Company
iSQ Recruitment is supporting a leading food manufacturer based just outside Bedford, supplying high-quality products to major retailers and international markets.
The site has recently benefited from significant investment in state-of-the-art processing equipment and modern production facilities, creating an excellent environment for engineers to develop and thrive.
The company has also been recognised as Employer of the Year at a recent Awards, highlighting their strong commitment to employee development, training, and a positive workplace culture.
** Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK and relevant engineering experience.
The Role & Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established on-site engineering team in a day-shift role, offering a great work-life balance and the chance to work with modern equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
- Monday–Friday day shift (5:30am–2:30pm)
- Overtime opportunities available
- Pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
- 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- 2x life assurance
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to get involved in engineering projects and site improvements
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
- Diagnose and repair faults on PLCs, sensors, control panels, and motors
- Support production teams with machinery setups and adjustments
- Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, motors, and mechanical systems
- Assist with new machinery installations and continuous improvement projects
About You
- Level 3 NVQ / BTEC / Apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Electrical maintenance experience within manufacturing or production environments
- Strong fault-finding skills on industrial machinery
- Experience working with PLCs, motors, conveyors, and control systems
- 18th Edition qualification (desirable)
- Full Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
If you’re an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, long-term role with a forward-thinking manufacturer that invests in both its people and technology, apply today.
