Electrical Engineer

Scantec Recruitment; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension & salary sacrifice scheme

Annual & holiday bonus schemes

Company sick pay

Training & development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Company uniform

Access to physiotherapy appointments

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead control systems and automation projects from design through commissioning. The role requires strong technical capability in electrical control and instrumentation, with prior experience delivering and supporting projects across industrial environments.

The position offers hybrid working in Cumbria, with potential relocation support. A minimum of 5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience and proven ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Experience in control systems, automation and instrumentation.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostics abilities.
• Ability to produce method statements and risk assessments.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to develop and propose engineering solutions.
• Deliver and commission control systems and automation projects.
• Produce electrical and control system drawings and associated documentation.
• Provide fault finding and technical support on existing control systems.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and site procedures.
• Complete RAMS, risk assessments, and pre-start checks.
• Support project planning, organisation, and delivery activities.
• Carry out electrical isolations where required.
• Ensure compliance documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Control systems

Automation

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Project delivery

Communication skills

Tools

Electrical CAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Control Systems & Automation

Location: Cumbria (Hybrid working available)

Job Type: Permanent

An established and highly regarded multi-disciplinary engineering business is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of electrical control systems projects while developing broader project delivery and stakeholder management responsibilities.

Working across industrial and commercial environments, the successful candidate will be involved in the design, delivery, commissioning, and support of electrical control and automation systems. The position would suit someone with strong technical capability who is looking to progress towards a more project-focused leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to develop and propose engineering solutions
• Deliver and commission control systems and automation projects
• Produce electrical and control system drawings and associated documentation
• Provide fault finding and technical support on existing control systems
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and site procedures
• Complete safety documentation including RAMS, risk assessments, and pre-start checks
• Support project planning, organisation, and delivery activities
• Carry out electrical isolations where required
• Ensure compliance documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience with control systems, automation, and instrumentation
• Strong fault-finding and machine control systems experience
• Ability to produce method statements and risk assessments
• Experience organising and delivering engineering projects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
• Experience producing electrical CAD drawings

Additional Information

• Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional out-of-hours or weekend work as required
• Hybrid working options available for the right candidate
• Relocation support may be considered
• Candidates located within the Cumbria or Lancashire region would be advantageous
• Company vehicle
• Pension and salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual and holiday bonus schemes
• Company sick pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company uniform
• Access to physiotherapy appointments

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.