Electrical Engineer

Jonathan Lee Group; Blackburn; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

34 days' holiday

Private health insurance

Career growth and professional develop

Wellness and employee events programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Blackburn team. You will maintain and improve electrical services, plant, machinery and equipment, focusing on automation, control systems and continuous improvement within a collaborative engineering department.

The role requires a qualified Electrical Engineer with strong fault-finding skills, five years of relevant experience, and experience with PLCs.

Formación

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience in maintenance and continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of automation and process control would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain electrical services across the site and keep equipment compliant with safety regulations.
• Oversee PAT testing and document audits and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement machine improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
• Contribute to production automation and process flow improvements.
• Provide breakdown support outside normal hours when needed.
• Support training and development of electrical apprentices and technicians.

Conocimientos

Fault finding

Maintenance

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Educación

Electrical engineering degree

Herramientas

PLC systems

Descripción del empleo

An established manufacturing business in Blackburn is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrical professional to play a key role in maintaining and improving the site's electrical services, plant, machinery and equipment.

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team comprising both Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, the successful candidate will contribute to the reliability, safety and efficiency of manufacturing operations, with a particular focus on automation, control systems and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all electrical services, plant, machinery and equipment across the site.
• Ensure plant, machinery and equipment comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation and maintain appropriate documentation for audits and compliance requirements.
• Manage and oversee Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across the site.
• Control and maintain the Production Monitoring System.
• Manage and maintain the electrical energy consumption monitoring system.
• Develop and implement machine improvements to enhance operational performance and reliability.
• Develop and implement control systems for secondary-operation machinery and equipment.
• Play an active role in production automation and process flow improvements.
• Provide electrical breakdown support outside normal working hours where reasonably required.
• Support the development and training of the Electrical Apprentice and Shift Technicians following appropriate external training.

About the Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Electrical Engineer with strong fault-finding capabilities and a proactive approach to maintenance, problem-solving and continuous improvement.

They will ideally bring:

• At least five years' experience as a qualified Engineer.
• Relevant electrical qualifications.
• Experience in electrical fault-finding and working with PLCs.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, although this is advantageous rather than essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to influence others, collaborate effectively and work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach with an interest in automation and process improvement.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 34 days' holiday
• Private health insurance, with the option to join the current Bupa scheme
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Wellness and employee events programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment where engineering plays a vital role in operational success. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements, develop their technical expertise and support the growth of engineering capability across the site.