Are you an experienced Electrical and Controls professional looking to take the lead in maintenance excellence? Do you have a passion for driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We are looking for an Electrical and Controls Asset Care Lead to join our team and ensure the seamless operation of our FMCG lines. This is your chance to step into a leadership role where you'll mentor a skilled maintenance team, optimize system performance, and champion a safety-first culture.

What You Be Doing?

Leading & Developing the Team

Mentoring and training technicians in mechanical and electrical systems
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Supporting change management and adaptation to new technologies

Ensuring Safety & Compliance

Conducting risk assessments and safety audits
Championing a safety-first mindset across the maintenance team
Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and company policies

Driving Performance & Efficiency

Developing preventive maintenance schedules using Idhammar CMMS
Monitoring and analyzing equipment performance to proactively prevent breakdowns
Leading reactive maintenance efforts to minimize downtime
Running weekly, monthly, and quarterly Source of Loss meetings to drive efficiency improvements

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Collaborating with production and quality teams to ensure high-quality output
Implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to optimize system performance
Maintaining accurate technical documentation for electrical and control systems

Budget & Stakeholder Management

Managing maintenance budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Providing technical support to production teams for seamless operations
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensuring service excellence

Reporting & Professional Growth

Generating monthly reports on key equipment losses and long-term solutions
Staying up to date with the latest electrical and control technologies, including PLCs and SCADA systems
Encouraging ongoing training and professional development for yourself and the team

What You Need to Succeed

Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in a similar role within FMCG or manufacturing
Proven expertise in PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial control systems
Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, and CI methodologies
Experience using Idhammar CMMS or similar maintenance management systems
Leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills to drive operational success

Relevant certifications in electrical engineering, maintenance, or project management are a plus.

Whats on offer?

Be part of a leading FMCG manufacturer with a strong reputation for excellence
Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a real impact
Opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and leadership development
A company culture built on Excellence, Respect, Creativity, and Responsibility
Salary £55k
Business-related profit Bonus at around 10% a year, broken down 2% each quarter, and an extra 2% at the end.
Raising holiday and Employer pension contributions over time served.

If you're a proactive and results-driven Electrical and Controls Asset Care Lead, wed love to hear from you.If you fancy a chat - google me - Mark Hopkins at Thomas Lee Recruitment - all comms you find lead to me.

Right to work in the UK only

All applications are responded to.

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