Electrical Engineer

Tiro Contracts; Essex; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Mon-Fri shifts

Bonus program

Development opportunities (CompEX)

Overtime options

Collaborative culture

Job summary

HG&Co, based in Witham, Essex, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) on a 4-day week with a clear path to leadership. The role focuses on electrical maintenance within a growing manufacturing environment and offers development opportunities and a competitive salary with a bonus package.

The position is site-based in Essex, with progression toward Team Leader and Engineering Manager roles for ambitious individuals.

Qualifications

• Electrical bias engineer with 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing or similar processing environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with ownership of workload.
• Strong interest in personal development and leadership progression.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation, fault finding, and planned preventive maintenance.
• Support mechanical breakdowns alongside a predominantly mechanical team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability projects.
• Work with Siemens S7 systems and develop PLC skills.

Skills

18th Edition qualification

Education

18th Edition qualification

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.