Electrical Engineer

Hunter Selection; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery, including Siemens PLCs. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 qualifications and 5-8 years of engineering experience. This role requires flexibility for on-call duties and occasional weekend work. The position is situated in Banbury, United Kingdom, with a competitive salary range of £45,000-£55,000. Interested candidates should apply directly to the managing consultant.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in an engineering role.
• Flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and fault-finding on machinery.
• Report to senior management for smooth operations.
• Assist in upgrading machinery to automated systems.
• Lead improvement projects to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Ability to work with Siemens PLCs

Project management

Education

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: OX7
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Working Days: Mon‑Fri double‑days (23 days + banks)
Flexibility: shift hours; on‑call rota; occasional weekend work (typically every other week)

Roles/Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform maintenance and fault‑finding on machinery, including Siemens PLCs and electrical production equipment.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Report to senior management and work with engineers and production teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Automation Projects: Assist in upgrading manual machinery to automated systems to support business growth.
• Project & Continuous Improvement: Lead and suggest improvements and project work to enhance efficiency.
• Compliance & Support: Ensure compliance with standards and provide support for production running 24/6.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: Electrical or multi‑skilled engineer with a strong electrical bias, qualified to NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition.
• Experience: 5‑8 years’ experience in an engineering role.
• Technical Background: Open to candidates from any industry, not limited to maintenance backgrounds.
• Flexibility: Willing to take part in an on‑call rota on a flexible basis and comfortable with occasional weekend work, typically every other week.

Apply to send your CV directly to Hazel Luna, the managing consultant. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.