Electrical Engineer

Tiro Associates Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Day shifts Mon-Fri

Performance bonus

Development sponsorship (CompEX 01-04)

Job summary

HG&Co in Witham, Essex, is seeking an electrically biased engineer for a four-day week and clear career progression. You will lead maintenance and improvements, while developing PLC skills with Siemens S7 in a structured environment.

The role offers a pathway to Team Leader in ~2 years and potential Engineering Manager progress for leadership-driven engineers, within a supportive, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Electrically biased engineer with 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar processing environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of workload.
• Strong interest in personal development and progression into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation, fault finding, and planned preventative maintenance.
• Supporting mechanical breakdowns alongside a predominantly mechanical team.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Working with Siemens S7 systems, with opportunities to further develop PLC skills.

Skills

Electrical bias

Siemens S7

PLC skills

Planned maintenance

Ownership of workload

Education

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) | 4-Day Week | Career Progression Opportunity

Location: Witham, Essex

Salary: Competitive + 5% Bonus + Development Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an electrically biased engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This role is particularly suited to an individual seeking greater autonomy, improved work-life balance, and a clear pathway for career progression.

The Opportunity

This a forward-thinking, family-owned organisation operating within a stable and well-managed production environment. The site offers a structured yet low-pressure setting, where engineers are trusted to manage their own workload and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This position has been created with succession planning in mind. There is a clear pathway to progress into a Team Leader role within approximately two years, with further long-term potential to move into Engineering Manager level for those with leadership aspirations.

Key Benefits

• 4-day working week (39 hours)
• Day shifts only, Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Paid development, including CompEX (Ex01-04) certification
• Opportunities for additional earnings through overtime and project work
• Supportive and collaborative engineering culture

The Role

• Electrical installation, fault finding, and planned preventative maintenance
• Supporting mechanical breakdowns alongside a predominantly mechanical team
• Contributing to continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Working with Siemens S7 systems, with opportunities to further develop PLC skills

Your Profile

• Electrically biased engineer with 18th Edition qualification
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar processing environment
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of workload
• Strong interest in personal development and progression into leadership

About the Business

HG&Co is an independent, B-Corp certified organisation with a strong focus on sustainability, people development, and long-term growth. The business has invested significantly in its operations and continues to build a culture centred on continuous improvement and employee engagement.

This role offers a balanced and progressive working environment for engineers looking to develop their careers without compromising on quality of life.