Electrical Engineer

NXT Recruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Cumbria is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to maintain and repair production equipment. You'll work in a supportive environment, responding to breakdowns and diagnosing faults on PLC systems. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, be proactive, and able to work under pressure. Competitive salary and benefits offered in a rotating shift pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits

29 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on products

Refer a friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Understanding of PLC and electronic controlled equipment with experience diagnosing faults.
• Qualification to the latest IEE wiring regulations desirable but not essential.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good time management skills to keep factory running smoothly.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene standards.
• Team player, willing to support others through busy periods.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install manufacturing production equipment.
• Quickly respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair faults on PLC and electronically controlled equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety, HACCP, and hygiene requirements.
• Follow a detailed, methodical approach to fault finding and repair.
• Provide onsite support for continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate any delays or issues clearly to relevant parties.

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Location: Penrith (Rural)
Salary: up to £55,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a hands-on Electrical Engineer looking for an exciting role with a well-established family business in the beautiful Cumbria countryside? This is a great chance to join a supportive team at a company with a long-standing reputation for quality manufacturing.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary with benefits
• Early/late two-week rotating shifts with emergency on-call (no night shifts)
• Join a friendly, family-run business with 75+ years of heritage
• Access to employee benefits including refer a friend bonuses, 29 days holiday, cycle to work scheme, and discounts on products
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and develop your skills

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and install manufacturing production equipment, supporting both electrical and some mechanical needs
• Quickly respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime
• Diagnose and repair faults on PLC and electronically controlled equipment
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety, HACCP, and hygiene requirements
• Follow a detailed, methodical approach to fault finding and repair
• Provide onsite support for continuous improvement projects
• Communicate any delays or issues clearly to relevant parties

About you:

• Understanding of PLC and electronic controlled equipment with experience diagnosing faults
• Qualification to the latest IEE wiring regulations desirable but not essential
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Good communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good time management skills to keep factory running smoothly
• Strong understanding of food hygiene standards
• Team player, willing to support others through busy periods
• Full driving licence

If you’re ready to get involved, make a real impact, and work in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online or call Simon Kean on 01228 812585 for more details.

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