Electrical Engineer (70/30 Elec Bias)
Salary: £48,000 - £50,180 + Overtime (1.5x)
Shift Pattern: Continental (4 on / 4 off - Days & Nights)
We’re looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join a busy manufacturing site. This is a replacement role due to a leaver, and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running within an established engineering team.
The Role
You’ll be working on a wide range of heavy manufacturing equipment, carrying out fault finding, breakdowns and planned maintenance across the site.
Key responsibilities include:

• PLC fault finding on Siemens and Mitsubishi
• Electrical fault finding on sensors, relays and control panels
• Maintenance and breakdown support on heavy machinery
• Working on presses, crushers and gearboxes
• Supporting continuous improvement and site reliability

Electrical bias is approximately 70% electrical / 30% mechanical.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
We’re keen to speak to engineers with:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Background in food manufacturing or food recycling (other manufacturing backgrounds considered)
• Strong electrical fault-finding capability
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• A proactive, team-focused approach

Team & Progression

• Join a department of 32 engineers, reporting into the Engineering Manager
• Clear opportunity to progress into a Team Leader role in the future
• Supportive team structure with ongoing development

Shift Pattern & Hours

• 6am - 6pm
• Continental shift pattern:
  4 days on / 4 off / 4 nights on / 4 off

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £48,000 - £50,180 (top end dependent on experience)
• Overtime / Shift Allowance: Paid at 1.5x
• Holidays: 20 days + 8 bank holidays
• Pension: NEST
• Life Assurance: 3x salary
• Health Cover: Management level only
• Car/Van: Not provided