Electrical Engineer

Office Angels; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Taunton, offering hybrid working options. The role involves designing and upgrading electrical systems and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a recognized electrical systems apprenticeship and knowledge of PLC systems. Competitive salary and benefits, including generous holiday and private medical package, are provided.

Benefits

28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Option to buy back additional holiday days

Private medical package

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Completed recognized industrial electrical systems apprenticeship, preferably to HNC/HND standard.
• Good knowledge of low to medium voltage systems (AC/DC).
• Understanding of hydraulic components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of company business while ensuring standards.
• Design, build, and upgrade electrical systems as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all quality standards and legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of low to medium voltage electrical systems

PLC control systems maintenance and programming

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

Recognised industrial electrical systems apprenticeship (HNC/HND)

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Taunton, Somerset with some hybrid working available for the right candidate

Salary: Generous competitive salary to be discussed on application

Hours: Core hours are Monday - Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-16:00.

Benefits: 28 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata), with the option to buy back up to 5 additional days, private medical package and contributory pension scheme, highly established and reputable business and friendly, welcoming, team orientated environment.

The Company: We are working in partnership with a leading engineering firm who supply products to a range of industries including marine, defence, aerospace, nuclear, utilities and industrial. They are a well renowned company in their field involved with multiple scale projects across the UK. You will be joining an established and knowledgeable down to earth team.

Main Responsibilities

• Work within the guidelines of the company Quality Management System
• Take a lead role in the execution of company business ensuring that company standards and integrity of work are maintained and ensure subordinates aligned follow suit. This includes Project management when required/designated.
• Design, specify, build and install and/or modify/upgrade of electrical/electronic systems and peripherals either as stand‑alone systems and/or to compliment any pneumatic/hydraulic systems designed built or modified by the company as the company demands and to current legislation.
• Carry out software design and programming as required as part of company procedures on a variety of different hardware systems.
• Produce accurate records of works completed and ensure company records of builds and/or modifications are amended accurately and kept up to date.
• Ensure that work is carried out inline with the companies' procedures and quality standards and complies with all current European/National electrical standards and codes of practice.
• Ensure that all units/builds are fully tested and built in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to the customers satisfaction.
• Produce accurate bills of materials in electronic format and entry onto our ERP system for designated project work.
• Produce technical writing drafts for quotations, manuals or publications for internal external use.
• Visit Clients, generate solutions and proposals for approval.
• Liaise directly with customers as required to ensure their requirements are interpreted accurately without delays.
• Complete stock requisitions for ALL components removed from the warehouse for use on system builds.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety requirements are met & that the relevant Risk Assessments are completed.

Job Requirements: (Knowledge, skills, experience)

• A completed recognised industrial electrical systems apprenticeship preferably to HNC/HND standard or relevant field experience.
• A good working knowledge of the dangers of working with low to medium voltage electrical supply systems, both AC and DC.
• A good working knowledge of proprietary PLC control systems, their maintenance and programming.
• A good understanding of hydraulic components and systems
• A good knowledge of general engineering practices and procedures.

Competency Requirements

• Ability to work alone (on‑site or internally) as required or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, technical literacy
• Energetic and self motivating
• Flexible working practices

Next steps…

If you are interested in finding out more please call the office on 01823 285440 for a confidential chat or email [e-mail] or [e-mail]

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