Electrical Engineer - Dungannon

Hughes Group; Dungannon; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Technician to support production lines across all areas of operation. You will diagnose and repair electrical issues, perform inspections, and implement proactive improvements to maximise production availability.

The role requires a degree or recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to interpret drawings.

Qualifications

• Degree or apprenticeship in electrical engineering required.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment preferred.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis and control systems diagnostics.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proactive and safety-focused with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance cover to production operations and minimise downtime.
• Safely dismantle and reassemble machinery for inspections and repairs.
• Respond rapidly to equipment failures to restore operation.
• Log, update and close planned maintenance in the maintenance system.
• Record and manage reactive maintenance tasks with documentation.
• Undertake electrical project work from installation to commissioning.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support within engineering and across departments.
• Liaise with external contractors to ensure safety and optimal solutions.
• Conduct shift handovers to team leaders and management.
• Perform daily risk assessments and report maintenance needs per safety regs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Control systems diagnostics

Interpret electrical drawings

Teamwork and safety mindset

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

To provide day to day electrical maintenance of all machinery, services and facilities within all areas of operations and provide manufacturing operations with technical support and pro-active solutions to electrical engineering problems and initiatives to ensure production ability is maintained and maximised.

Main tasks and Responsibilities

Summary of Role

To provide day to day electrical maintenance of all machinery, services and facilities within all areas of operations and provide manufacturing operations with technical support and pro-active solutions to electrical engineering problems and initiatives to ensure production ability is maintained and maximised.

Main tasks and Responsibilities

Main Tasks: (Brief outline and not exhaustive list)

• Provide electrical maintenance cover to production operations, diagnosing and resolving breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
• Safely dismantle and reassemble machinery to carry out inspections, repairs, and fault finding.
• Respond rapidly to equipment failures to restore operational capability efficiently.
• Accurately log, update, and close all planned maintenance activities within the maintenance management system.
• Record and manage all reactive maintenance tasks using the Maintenance Request Database, ensuring clear documentation and timely completion.
• Undertake electrical project work from installation through to commissioning, delivering in line with agreed plans and specifications.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and support within the engineering team and across operational departments.
• Liaise effectively with external contractors to ensure safe working practices and optimal technical solutions.
• Conduct effective shift handovers to Team Leaders and Management to maintain clear communication and operational continuity.
• Conduct daily risk assessments across workstations, machinery, and production areas, reporting maintenance requirements in line with safety regulations.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or proven experience in a similar FMCG role.
• Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in fault diagnosis and control systems diagnostics.
• Previous experience performing electrical/electronic testing (LV and/or HV systems).
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults under pressure.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong safety mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.