Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Penrith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing firm in Penrith is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to maintain and improve production equipment. In this hands-on role, you will troubleshoot electrical issues and support the maintenance team while contributing to the company's success. A competitive salary, pension, and generous holiday leave are offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

29 days' annual leave

Company sick pay

Free fruit, tea, and coffee

Free onsite parking

Discounted cakes

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC and electronically controlled equipment.
• Qualified to the latest IEE wiring regulations is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective electrical engineering support across the department.
• Respond to breakdowns, carry out maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and apply a methodical approach.
• Work in compliance with Health & Safety and hygiene requirements.
• Provide input to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all equipment meets health and safety standards.
• Work a two-week shift rotation including emergency on-call.

Skills

Experience with PLC and electronically controlled equipment

Ability to diagnose and repair faults

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer (Diagnostics / PLC Systems)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Company Pension + 29 Days Holiday + Company Sick Pay + Career Development + Overtime

Penrith

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a hands-on role within a well-established manufacturing environment, offering long-term stability and the chance to make a real impact?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join, a family bakery with over 75 years of experience producing high-quality cakes, sweet pastries, and Free From products for the UK's leading retailers and coffee shop chains. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving our production equipment, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This is the ideal role for an engineer with strong electrical skills, who enjoys problem-solving and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to the ongoing success of a company that values quality, innovation, and its people.

The Role

• Deliver effective electrical engineering support and occasional mechanical assistance across the department




• Respond to breakdowns, carry out maintenance, repairs, and installations on a variety of manufacturing production equipment




• Troubleshoot electrical issues, applying a methodical approach to identify faults and complete repairs




• Work in compliance with Health & Safety, HACCP, and hygiene requirements




• Provide input to continuous improvement initiatives within the site




• Ensure all equipment meets statutory health and safety standards




• Work a two-week early/later shift rotation, including emergency on-call cover (no rostered night shifts)

The Person

• Experience with PLC and electronically controlled equipment, with the ability to diagnose and repair faults




• Qualified to the latest IEE wiring regulations (desirable but not essential)

The Benefits

• Competitive salary




• 29 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)




• Company pension scheme




• Company sick pay




• Free fruit, tea, and coffee




• Free onsite parking




• Discounted cakes

REFERENCE: BBBH 21247

Key Words: Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing, FMCG, PLC, Food Production, Preventative Maintenance, Cumbria

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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