Electrical Engineer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting electrical systems, supporting maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to work on a continental shift pattern. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fault-finding on electrical and control systems.
• Experience working in a food or FMCG manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Comfortable with working continental shifts, including nights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics and repairs on electrical and control systems.
• Maintain PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and automation equipment.
• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Team-focused attitude

Proactive approach

Education

Qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Tools

PLCs (Siemens / Allen Bradley)

Job description

Our Client is currently seeking an skilled Electrical Engineer working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, playing a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safety, and performance across the site.

This is a hands-on position operating on a continental shift pattern, supporting production through both planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and repair on electrical and control systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and automation equipment
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Ensure all work complies with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades
• Work closely with production and other engineering teams

About You

• Qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills (single & three-phase systems)
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens / Allen Bradley desirable)
• Comfortable working continental shifts, including nights and weekends
• Proactive, team-focused, and safety-conscious

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